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Peter Rangmar

1956 – 1997

Swedish actor, singer and comedian

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About Peter Rangmar

Lived 1956 – 1997 (aged 40). Peter Rangmar was a Swedish film actor, television actor, stage actor, dub actor, comedian and singer.

Johan Peter Mikael Rangmar (10 November 1956 – 24 May 1997) was a Swedish comedian, actor, baritone, writer and television personality who was best known as a member of Galenskaparna och After Shave.

Biography Born in Annelund, Rangmar attended the Chalmers University of Technology where he majored in mechanical engineering. After completing his education, he became one of the primary founders of the barbershop quartet After Shave along with Jan Rippe, Knut Agnred and Per Fritzell. In 1982, the group merged with the comedy group Galenskaparna, becoming Galenskaparna och After Shave. They appeared in the television show Macken.

As an actor, Rangmar often portrayed temperamental or nervous characters. He has starred in several films alongside Galenskaparna och After Shave such as Leif and The Shark Who Knew Too Much. As a voice actor, Rangmar provided the voice of Timon in the Swedish-Language version of the animated film The Lion King. One of his last major film performances was in The Little Jönsson Gang and the Cornflakes Heist.

Death In 1994, Rangmar was diagnosed with melanoma, keeping the details about the illness fairly subtle while receiving treatment. He was set to be the host of Melodifestivalen 1997, but Janne Jingryd hosted instead. Eventually, on May 24 1997, Rangmar succumbed to the disease at the age of 40.

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Chalmers University of Technology
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Johan Peter Mikael Rangmar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Rangmar?

Swedish actor, singer and comedian

When was Peter Rangmar born?

Peter Rangmar was born on 10 November 1956 in Ljung och Annelund.

When did Peter Rangmar die?

Peter Rangmar died on 24 May 1997 in Gothenburg.

What was Peter Rangmar's occupation?

Peter Rangmar was a film actor, television actor, stage actor, dub actor, comedian and singer.

What nationality was Peter Rangmar?

Peter Rangmar was Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Peter Rangmar

· Wikidata: Q6063214

· DBpedia: Peter Rangmar

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