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Karl Gerhard

Swedish actor and singer (1891-1964) · Sweden · On the map · Actors · Died at 73

Karl Emil Georg Gerhard was a Swedish actor, singer-songwriter, political satirist, and theatre director.

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1964Died22 April 19641958Jazz BoyFilm, Himself1956And Then There Comes a BoyFilm1953We Three DebutantesFilm1935Do You Remember?Film, (archive footage)1930Sample Without ValueFilm, Writer1929The Dream WaltzFilm1925Her Little MajestyFilm, Writer1918Puss in BootsFilm, Johansen, von Schinkel's servant1917In the Fetters of DarknessFilm1913The MannequinFilm1891Born14 April 1891

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A major figure and pioneer of Swedish entertainment, he was known for his witty, scholarly, and politically engaged couplets, often using mythological and historical references to criticize contemporary society, including Swedish government policies and the threat of Nazism during World War II.

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Sweden
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1964 · aged 73

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