Thor Modéen


Thor Modéen was a Swedish actor and comedian who was active in both movies and on stage. Thor Modéen Teatern, a 3D cinema and theater in Kungsör, was named in his honor.

Biography

Thor Odert Folke Modéen was born in Kungsör, Sweden. He began his career as a dancer and singer. He became a student with director Muck Linden at the Lorensberg Theater in Gothenburg in 1916 and subsequently appeared with Novilla, Folkteatern, Södra Teatern, Oscarsteatern, Vasateatern and Folkets hus in Stockholm,.
He appeared in 88 films between 1923 and 1950. He mainly appeared in comedies, often worked with fellow comedians Åke Söderblom and John Botvid.

Selected filmography

The [Tales of Ensign Stål (film)|The Tales of Ensign Stål] The Devil and the Smalander The Ghost Baron Ship Ahoy! Love and Deficit Lucky Devils Two Men and a Widow Augusta's Little Misstep Boman's Boy Dear Relatives Andersson's Kalle En stilla flirt Simon of Backabo Fired The People of Småland Kungen kommer He, She and the Money It Pays to Advertise 65, 66 and I Unfriendly Relations Oh, Such a Night! Klart till drabbning Hotel Paradise Julia jubilerar Landstormens lilla Lotta Mot nya tider Between Us Barons Wanted Nothing But [the Truth (1939 film)|Nothing But the Truth] Swing it, magistern! The [Crazy Family (1940 film)|The Crazy Family] Kiss Her! Heroes in Yellow and Blue Med dej i mina armar Tonight or Never The Ghost Reporter We're All Errand Boys Poor Ferdinand How to Tame a Real Man Magistrarna på sommarlov The Train Leaves at Nine Adventurer Mister Collins' Adventure Little Napoleon Jolanta the Elusive Pig Lilla helgonet Fram för lilla Märta Harald the Stalwart The Night Watchman's Wife Private Karlsson on Leave Kärlek och störtlopp Life at Forsbyholm Manor