Sven Melander | |
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Born | Sven Alarik Melander 30 October 1947
Malmö, Sweden |
Died | 31 March 2022 | (aged 74)
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, TV host, actor |
Years active | 1970–2022 |
Spouse | Karin Melander Hassler (divorced) |
Children | 3 |
Website |
www |
Sven Alarik Melander (30 October 1947 – 31 March 2022) was a Swedish journalist, comedian, television presenter, and actor. He hosted multiple shows for SVT, acted in films and theater, and co-presented the 1994 Melodifestivalen competition.
Melander grew up in Malmö with his parents, Alrik Melander (1907–1977) and Alice Melander (née Mattsson; 1911–1986).[ citation needed] By 1965, Melander was part of the Malmö FF ice hockey team, which won the SDS-Pucken competition of that year.[ citation needed] Two of his teammates were future national-team footballers Staffan Tapper and Roy Andersson. [1] During his high school years, he befriended musician Björn Afzelius. [1] In 1967, both Melander and Afzelius were part of a hootenanny band called Lille Mats. [2]
Melander studied engineering, but after graduation, he soon became interested in journalism and attended the School of Journalism in Gothenburg. [3] In 1970, Melander interned at the newspaper Expressen in Malmö, and after graduating in 1971, he found a substitute job at the newspaper. [4] After his period at the newspaper ended, he obtained a full-time job at the newspaper Aftonbladet. [4] Between working at the newspapers, he worked for Radio Stockholm and also filmed his first big movie role. [4]
In the early 1980s, Melander established himself as an comedian and entertainer, starting with the role of Berra in Lasse Åberg's film Sällskapsresan in 1980. [5] Along with Åke Cato, Melander wrote sketches and scripts for the SVT shows Häpnadsväktarna (in 1981) and Vitsuellt. [6]
Along with Stina Lundberg Dabrowski, he was the television presenter for the SVT entertainment and comedy show Nöjesmaskinen between 1982 and 1984. [7] In 1985, Melander presented the show Nöjesmassakern along with Gösta Engström, Jon Skolmen, and Åke Cato; some of his most well known comedy sketches originated from that show, including "Werner och Werner" and "Trollet Rulle". [8] Between 1986 and 1989, Melander worked for SVT as the CEO of entertainment programmes. [9] In 1991, he presented another comedy and entertainment show for SVT called Tack för kaffet. [9]
Melander co-presented Melodifestivalen 1994 with Kattis Ahlström. [10] For several years, Melander presented the show Upp till bevis on SVT, and sports shows on TV4, such as the horse-racing show Vinnare. [11] [12] In 2019, he was given an award for his work in television at the Kristallen-gala. [13] In 2018, he took part in Stjärnorna på slottet, on which he shared his life's story. [14]
In 2021, he participated in Masked Singer Sverige, singing in its first season which was broadcast on TV4. [15]
Along with Åke Cato, Melander acted in the show En rökare på Tobaksbolaget in Malmö in 1991. [1] Along with Eva Rydberg, he acted in the comedy play Allo Allo Emliga armén and in Lilla fransyskan at the Palladium in Malmö. [16] He also acted in Eva Rydberg's production of Hemvärnets glada dagar at Fredriksdalsteatern in Helsingborg in 2005. [16] Between 2007 and 2008, he acted in the play Little Shop of Horrors in Halmstad. [17] He also appeared in the revue Två bröder emellan. [18]
In 2016, Melander returned to the role of Berra in the musical version of Sällskapsresan at Nöjesteatern in Malmö and Chinateatern in Stockholm. [19] He also worked as a translator of scripts, including translation of Ray Cooney's revues Hotelliggaren, Det stannar i familjen, and Kuta och kör. [20]
Melander died of esophageal cancer at the age of 74 on 31 March 2022. [21]
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Sven Melander | |
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Born | Sven Alarik Melander 30 October 1947
Malmö, Sweden |
Died | 31 March 2022 | (aged 74)
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, TV host, actor |
Years active | 1970–2022 |
Spouse | Karin Melander Hassler (divorced) |
Children | 3 |
Website |
www |
Sven Alarik Melander (30 October 1947 – 31 March 2022) was a Swedish journalist, comedian, television presenter, and actor. He hosted multiple shows for SVT, acted in films and theater, and co-presented the 1994 Melodifestivalen competition.
Melander grew up in Malmö with his parents, Alrik Melander (1907–1977) and Alice Melander (née Mattsson; 1911–1986).[ citation needed] By 1965, Melander was part of the Malmö FF ice hockey team, which won the SDS-Pucken competition of that year.[ citation needed] Two of his teammates were future national-team footballers Staffan Tapper and Roy Andersson. [1] During his high school years, he befriended musician Björn Afzelius. [1] In 1967, both Melander and Afzelius were part of a hootenanny band called Lille Mats. [2]
Melander studied engineering, but after graduation, he soon became interested in journalism and attended the School of Journalism in Gothenburg. [3] In 1970, Melander interned at the newspaper Expressen in Malmö, and after graduating in 1971, he found a substitute job at the newspaper. [4] After his period at the newspaper ended, he obtained a full-time job at the newspaper Aftonbladet. [4] Between working at the newspapers, he worked for Radio Stockholm and also filmed his first big movie role. [4]
In the early 1980s, Melander established himself as an comedian and entertainer, starting with the role of Berra in Lasse Åberg's film Sällskapsresan in 1980. [5] Along with Åke Cato, Melander wrote sketches and scripts for the SVT shows Häpnadsväktarna (in 1981) and Vitsuellt. [6]
Along with Stina Lundberg Dabrowski, he was the television presenter for the SVT entertainment and comedy show Nöjesmaskinen between 1982 and 1984. [7] In 1985, Melander presented the show Nöjesmassakern along with Gösta Engström, Jon Skolmen, and Åke Cato; some of his most well known comedy sketches originated from that show, including "Werner och Werner" and "Trollet Rulle". [8] Between 1986 and 1989, Melander worked for SVT as the CEO of entertainment programmes. [9] In 1991, he presented another comedy and entertainment show for SVT called Tack för kaffet. [9]
Melander co-presented Melodifestivalen 1994 with Kattis Ahlström. [10] For several years, Melander presented the show Upp till bevis on SVT, and sports shows on TV4, such as the horse-racing show Vinnare. [11] [12] In 2019, he was given an award for his work in television at the Kristallen-gala. [13] In 2018, he took part in Stjärnorna på slottet, on which he shared his life's story. [14]
In 2021, he participated in Masked Singer Sverige, singing in its first season which was broadcast on TV4. [15]
Along with Åke Cato, Melander acted in the show En rökare på Tobaksbolaget in Malmö in 1991. [1] Along with Eva Rydberg, he acted in the comedy play Allo Allo Emliga armén and in Lilla fransyskan at the Palladium in Malmö. [16] He also acted in Eva Rydberg's production of Hemvärnets glada dagar at Fredriksdalsteatern in Helsingborg in 2005. [16] Between 2007 and 2008, he acted in the play Little Shop of Horrors in Halmstad. [17] He also appeared in the revue Två bröder emellan. [18]
In 2016, Melander returned to the role of Berra in the musical version of Sällskapsresan at Nöjesteatern in Malmö and Chinateatern in Stockholm. [19] He also worked as a translator of scripts, including translation of Ray Cooney's revues Hotelliggaren, Det stannar i familjen, and Kuta och kör. [20]
Melander died of esophageal cancer at the age of 74 on 31 March 2022. [21]
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