Jan Malmsjö facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jan Malmsjö
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Jan Malmsjö in 2014
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Jan Wilhelm Malmsjö
29 May 1932 Lund, Sweden
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1950–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Lena Ericson
(m. 1953; div. 1964)Barrie Chase
(m. 1966; div. 1968)Marie Göranzon
(m. 1974) |
| Children | 5 (4 alive), including Jonas Malmsjö |
Jan Wilhelm Malmsjö (born on May 29, 1932) is a famous Swedish actor, musical star, and singer. He has performed on stage and in movies for many years. He is married to actress Marie Göranzon, and his son, Jonas Malmsjö, is also an actor.
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Jan Malmsjö's Acting Journey
Jan Malmsjö was born in Lund, Sweden. He studied acting at the important Royal Dramatic Training Academy from 1950 to 1953. One of his first big roles on stage was playing Paris in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet in 1953.
He also appeared in some TV shows. In 1966, he was in two episodes of the World War II show Combat!. He also played a part in another World War II spy series called Blue Light.
Famous Roles on Stage
Jan Malmsjö is known for being a very versatile actor. This means he can play many different kinds of characters. He played the main role in Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in 1974. He also performed in musicals like My Fair Lady, where he played Henry Higgins. Other musical roles include La Cage aux Folles and Victor/Victoria.
He also recorded many songs in Sweden. His Swedish version of "Willkommen" from the musical Cabaret is very popular. He played the character Emcee in that show in 1970.
Jan Malmsjö in Movies and TV
Jan Malmsjö has acted in movies too, but not as often as on stage. One of his most famous movie roles was Bishop Edvard Vergérus in Ingmar Bergman's film Fanny and Alexander (1982).
He also lent his voice to a well-known character. He was the Swedish voice of Lumiere in Disney's animated movie Beauty and the Beast.
In 2007, Jan Malmsjö was part of a Swedish reality TV show called Stjärnorna på slottet (Stars at the Castle). He was on the show with other famous people like Peter Stormare. In 2019, he took part in Melodifestivalen 2019 with his song "Leva Livet". This is the competition to choose Sweden's song for the Eurovision Song Contest. He had been in the show fifty years before!
Even when he was 85 years old in 2017, Jan Malmsjö was still acting. He was rehearsing for a play called Krapp's Last Tape at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm.
Jan Malmsjö's Family Life
Jan Malmsjö is married to Marie Göranzon, who is also a well-known actress. His son, Jonas Malmsjö, followed in his footsteps and became an actor too.
Awards and Honors
Jan Malmsjö has received many awards for his amazing work.
- In 1972, he won the Svenska Dagbladet's Thalia Prize.
- He was given the Litteris et Artibus and Illis quorum awards in 1986.
- In 1988, he received the Eugene O'Neill Award.
- He also won the Guldmasken award multiple times: in 1997, 1999, 2004, and 2009.
Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Jan Malmsjö has been in:
- 1959 – Den inbillade sjuke (TV theatre)
- 1959 – Pojken Winslow (TV theatre)
- 1960 – The Die Is Cast
- 1960 – Mälarpirater
- 1962 – The Lady in White
- 1963 – Hide and Seek
- 1964 – Älskande par
- 1966 – Torn Curtain (uncredited role)
- 1973 – Scenes from a Marriage
- 1975 – Släpp fångarne loss, det är vår!
- 1980 – Marmalade Revolution
- 1982 – Fanny and Alexander
- 1986 – Peter the Great (miniseries)
- 1986 – Kulla-Gulla (mini series)
- 1987 – Jim & Piraterna Blom
- 1993 – Drömkåken
- 1996 – Dödsdansen (TV-theatre)
- 1997 – Jag är din krigare
- 1998 – Den tatuerade änkan (TV)
- 2006 – Wellkåmm to Verona
- 2006 – Beck – Den japanska shungamålningen
- 2007 – Til døden os skiller
- 2013 – Tyskungen
Songs Released
Here is a list of singles Jan Malmsjö has released:
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| "Leva livet" | 2019 | 9 | Non-album single |
