Edvard Persson
Carl Edvard Persson (17 January 1888, in Sankt Pauli parish, Malmö, Scania – 19 September 1957, in Helsingborg, Scania) was a celebrated Swedish actor, director and singer. During his time, he was well-known in the entire country, but through many of his films and songs, he is often associated with his home province, Scania (Swedish and Danish: Skåne). He was also a popular entertainer in Denmark and after an American 1947 inviting, he made a 100 day tour in the US "Swedish communities" and made 36 concerts in New York City and in 35 other American cities.
Edvard Persson | |
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Persson (left) with Allan Waldner at the set of Baldwin's Wedding (1938). | |
| Born | Carl Edvard Persson 17 January 1888 Malmö, Sweden |
| Died | 19 September 1957 (aged 69) Jonstorp, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1924–1956 |
| Spouses | Ellen Rosengren
(m. 1916–1933)Mim Ekelund (m. 1933–1957) |
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