Per Wahlöö, a renowned Swedish writer, entered the world on August 5, 1926, in the charming city of Gothenburg, situated in the picturesque Västra Götalands län region of Sweden.
Throughout his illustrious career, Wahlöö was celebrated for his captivating works, including the 1976 film "Man on the Roof", the 1967 novel "Mördaren - En helt vanlig person", and the 1965 publication "Nattmara".
In his personal life, Wahlöö was twice married, first to Sylvia Nilsson and later to Inger Andersson.