- Born
- Jan Malmsjö studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school 1950-1953. He made a memorable performance in 'Två åsnor' at Göteborgs stadsteater in 1958, in Åke Falck's TV-show 'Kaskad' in 1962 and in the musicals 'Stoppa världen - jag vill stiga av' at Scalateatern in 1963 and in 'La Cage aux Folles' at Malmö stadsteater in 1985. Among his roles at the Royal Dramatic Theatre the title role in 'Peter Weiss'' 'Hölderin' stand out. His movies have been relatively few, most memorable is his role as Bishop Vergérus in Ingmar Bergman's Fanny and Alexander (1982). With his charisma he can fully control his audience, be it at restaurants, amusement parks or the spoken stage.
- IMDb mini biography by: Fredrik Klasson <fredrik.klasson@boras.mail.telia.com>
- SpousesMarie Göranzon(1974 - present) (1 child)Barrie Chase(1966 - 1968) (divorced)Lena Malmsjö(1953 - 1964) (divorced, 4 children)
- Children
- Has participated successfully in the New York Marathon.
- As a singer he is also famous with song hits such as "Puff, en papperdrake" (Swedish cover on Peter, Paul & Mary's "Puff, the Magic Dragon"), "Vår bästa tid är nu", "Snurra min jord" (chanson with lyrics by Lars Forssell), "Bygga upp ett stort berg", En sång en gång för länge sen" (Swedish cover of Tom Jones' "The Green, Green Grass of Home") and various Christmas song recordings.
- Since 1951 actor of the Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) in Stockholm, Sweden (Sweden's national stage).
- Known as a great singer and musical star in Sweden as well; has appeared in leading roles in a.o. "La Cage aux Folles", "Cabaret", "Victor/Victoria" and "My Fair Lady" (has played both Freddy and Higgins) in various stagings throughout the years. His Swedish recording of "Welcome to Cabaret" (Välkommen till Cabaret) is by many in the Scandinavian musical world (and among musical goers/lovers) considered a masterpiece.
- Plays title role in "John Gabriel Borkman" by Henrik Ibsen at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, Sweden.
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