Gregory M. "Greg" Poehler (/ˈpoʊlər/, born October 11, 1974) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He is known for creating and starring in the Swedish sitcom Welcome to Sweden.

Poehler moved to Stockholm with Charlotta, his Swedish girlfriend (now wife), in 2006. Finding success as a stand-up comedian, he left his day job as a lawyer to pursue a full-time career in show business, in large part influenced by his older sister, Amy Poehler.

Biography

Poehler is the younger brother of actress and comedian Amy Poehler. He lives in Stockholm with his wife Charlotta (a Swedish lawyer) and their three children.