Jan Malmsjö
Biography
Jan Wilhelm Malmsjö is a Swedish stage and film actor, musical star, and singer. He was born on May 29, 1932, in Lund, Sweden. He is married to Marie Göranzon and is the father of Jonas Malmsjö. Known for his work in acting, he has accumulated seventy-two known credits. Among the films associated with his career are Fanny och Alexander, Scény z manželského života, and Combat!. His professional profile includes work across both movies and television shows.
Career overview
Jan Wilhelm Malmsjö is a Swedish stage and film actor, musical star, and singer. Born on May 29, 1932, in Lund, Sweden, he has built a notable career across multiple performance mediums. His known acting work spans across 72 known credits recorded on The Movie Database.
Among his credited works are appearances in films such as Fanny och Alexander, Scény z manželského života, and Combat!. In addition to his screen and stage career, biographical records note his personal connections, including his marriage to Marie Göranzon and being the father of Jonas Malmsjö.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Marie Göranzon - När rampljuset slocknar (2026) as Self
- Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen (2021) as Rolf Öhrn
- Weather to Remember (2021)
- Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms (2019)
- A Music Story (2019)
- Bergman: A Year in a Life (2018) as Self
- Tillsammans med Strömstedts (2017) as Himself
- Thanks for Dancing (2016) as Bertil
- The Hidden Child (2013) as Axel Frankel
- Fanny, Alexander & Me (2013) as Himself
- Jan Malmsjö 80 år (2012) as Himself
- Clean-cut People (2012) as Stig
- Moraeus Med Mera (2011) as Self - Guest
- Hellenius Hörna (2010) as Self - Guest
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Ghost Sonata (2007) as Gubben
- With Your Permission (2007) as Eckelstein
- Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting (2007) as Ernst Levendahl
- Robins (2006) as Self - Guest
- Stjärnorna på slottet (2006) as Self
- Welcome to Verona (2006) as Walter
- I Am Dina (2002) as Merchant #3
- Bit by Bit (2002) as Chaim
- Beck (1999) as Ernst Levendahl
- The Tattooed Widow (1998) as Leon Mark
- Nature's Warrior (1997) as Chief of Police
- The Dance of Death (1996) as Edgar
- The Tears of Saint Peter (1995) as Mr. von Toppler
- Den korsikanske biskopen (1993) as Dr Zeth
- The Dream House (1993) as The major
- Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt 70 år (1991) as Self
- Uppfinnaren (1991) as Fellini
- Äkta makar: Britt och Bosse (1990) as Bosse
- Walter and Carlo in America (1989) as Tjekhov
- Jim and the Pirates Blom (1987) as Ove Bengtsson
- Peter the Great (1986) as Patriarch
- Fanny and Alexander (1984) as Bishop Edvard Vergerus
- The Making of Fanny and Alexander (1984) as Self
- Mot härliga tider (1983) as Arvid
- Fanny and Alexander (1982) as Bishop Edvard Vergerus
- Ringlek (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- Marmalade Revolution (1980) as Edvard
- Skeppsredaren (1979) as Lars Blom
- Rätt ut i luften (1978) as Bo Wirén
- Bluff Stop (1977) as Love
- Fia i folkhemmet (1977) as Söljewall
- Release the Prisoners to Spring! (1975) as 'Professorn'
- Scenes from a Marriage (1974) as Peter
- Scenes from a Marriage (1973) as Peter
- Bröderna Malm (1972)
- N.P. Möller, fastighetsskötare (1971) as Börje "Danskdödaren" Hallberg
- Blue Light (1966)
- Calle P (1965) as Tramp
- Gustav Vasa (1965) as Prins Erik
- Loving Couples (1964) as Stellan von Pahlen
- Kurragömma (1963) as Peter Flink
- Prins hatt under jorden (1963) as Erik
- Combat! (1962) as Bruener
- Combat! (1962) as Captain Krauss
- Lady in White (1962) as Roger von Schöffer
- Trasiga änglar (1962) as N:r 8.123 Alfred
- Svenska Floyd (1961) as Riccy
- Diana går på jakt (1960) as Allan
- The Die Is Cast (1960) as Leif Hagman
- Melodifestivalen (1959) as Self
- Mälarpirater (1959)
- Skandalskolan (1958)
- Tattarblod (1954) as Jonatan Demant
- Flicka med melodi (1954)
- Marianne (1953) as Jojje
- Hot on the Porridge (1951)
- Stall-Erik and the Snapphans as Vandrare
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jan Malmsjö best known for?
Jan Malmsjö is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hellenius Hörna (2010), Skavlan (2009), Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting (2007), ...And Your Love Too (1962).
When and where was Jan Malmsjö born?
Jan Malmsjö was born on May 29, 1932 in Lund, Sweden.
How many credits does Jan Malmsjö have?
Jan Malmsjö has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2026.
What is Jan Malmsjö's background in cinema and television?
Jan Wilhelm Malmsjö is a Swedish stage and film actor, musical star, and singer. He was born on May 29, 1932, in Lund, Sweden. He is married to Marie Göranzon and is the father of Jonas Malmsjö. Known for his work in acting, he has accumulated seventy-two known credits. Among the films associated with his career are Fa...
Jan Malmsjö by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Fanny and Alexander (1984) as Bishop Edvard Vergerus — aged about 52
- Scenes from a Marriage (1974) as Peter — aged about 42
- Scenes from a Marriage (1973) as Peter — aged about 41
- Peter the Great (1986) as Patriarch — aged about 54
- Robins (2006) as Self - Guest — aged about 74
- Fanny and Alexander (1982) as Bishop Edvard Vergerus — aged about 50
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