John Elfström was born on April 20, 1902 in Ovansjö, Gävleborgs län, Sweden as Per Johan Hilding Elfström. He was an actor, known for Hon dansade en sommar (1951), Åsa-Nisse (1949) and Åsa-Nisse i full fart (1957). He died on March 27, 1981 in Täby, Stockholms län, Sweden.