Persson (left) with Allan Waldner at the set of Baldwin's Wedding (1938).
Born
Carl Edvard Persson
(1888-01-17)17 January 1888
Malmö, Sweden
Died
19 September 1957(1957-09-19) (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)
Carl Edvard Persson (17 January 1888, in Sankt Pauli parish, Malmö, Scania – 19 September 1957, in Helsingborg, Scania)[1] 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).[2][3] He was also a popular entertainer in Denmark[4] 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.[5]
^Swedish National Archive
^Skånska Dagbladet [1]
^Sydsvenska Dagbladet Snällposten [2]
^Swedish National Archive [3] , "I Danmark var P:s popularitet inte mindre än i Sverige." or "In Denmark was his popularity no less than in Sweden".
^Swedish National Archive [4], "1947 inbjöds P att turnera i svenskbygderna i USA. Turnén, som omfattade 100 dagar och 36 städer.." or "1947 P. was invited to tour the Swedish communities in the USA. The tour comprised 100 days, 36 cities - with an equal number of performances"
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film directed by Gösta Stevens and starring EdvardPersson, Emy Hagman and Sigbrit Molin. EdvardPersson as Sven 'Tusan' Jönsson Emy Hagman as Irma Sigbrit...
starring EdvardPersson, Mim Persson and Barbro Hiort af Ornäs. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. EdvardPersson as Anders...
starring EdvardPersson, Mim Persson and Marianne Gyllenhammar. The film's art direction was by Max Linder. EdvardPersson as Sören Sörenson Mim Persson as...
a 1954 Swedish comedy film directed by Torgny Wickman and starring EdvardPersson, Bibi Andersson and Bengt Logardt. It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios...
Lingheim and starring EdvardPersson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Elvin Ottoson. The film's art direction was by Max Linder. EdvardPersson as Lasse Borg Karl-Arne...
1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Emil A. Lingheim and starring EdvardPersson, Ivar Wahlgren and Aurore Palmgren. It was made at the Stockholm studios...
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November 1982) was a Swedish film actress. She was married to the actor EdvardPersson and co-starred in several films with him. Black Roses (1932) South of...
which traditionally had great success at the junior side! The actor EdvardPersson lived in Rekekroken outside Jonstorp from 1950 until his death and is...
Lingheim and starring EdvardPersson, Märta Arbin and Anna-Greta Krigström. The film's art direction was by Max Linder. EdvardPersson as Gunnar Solberg Märta...
Wahlberg and starring EdvardPersson, Fritiof Billquist and Inga-Bodil Vetterlund. The film's art direction was by Max Linder. EdvardPersson as Edward Månsson...
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Bügler and starring EdvardPersson, Inger Juel and Hilda Borgström. The film's sets were designed by Arne Åkermark. EdvardPersson as Baron Henric Löwencrona...
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