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My Take
Per Andersson reads, to me, like a true comedic all-rounder. Founding the comedy troupe Grotesco and then moving fluidly between acting, directing and writing suggests someone who understands jokes from the inside out, not just as a performer but as a builder of them. His presence on staples like Allsång på Skansen and Parlamentet means he is woven into Swedish living-room culture in a way outsiders rarely appreciate. Comedy that travels poorly is often the most interesting kind, because it is so local. I would genuinely like to sit down with his work and see how Swedish humour actually ticks.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Per Andersson
- Name (Japanese)
- パー・アンダーソン
- Reading
- ぱー・あんだーそん
- Born
- November 17, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Mölndal, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Occupation
- actor / director / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Karamelodiktstipendiet
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Per Andersson born?
Born November 17, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Per Andersson from?
Per Andersson is from Mölndal, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
What does Per Andersson do?
Per Andersson works as actor, director, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.