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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 7 MIN

Dolph Lundgren: Overcoming an abusive father | Forward Progress

from In Depth With Graham Bensinger · host Graham Bensinger

Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren addresses his physically tough childhood, including facing bullies as a child and facing his physically abusive father, Karl. Dolph says there wasn’t a hotline available to call back then in Sweden and explains how his mother also fell victim to Karl’s physical abuse. Later, Dolph reflects on how his troubling upbringing sparked a desire to train in karate, plus, why he never challenged his father in adulthood.

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