Edvard Persson

Carl Edvard Persson was a celebrated Swedish actor, director and singer. He was born in Sankt Pauli parish, Malmö. During his lifetime, he was well-known in the entire country, but through many of his films and songs, he is often associated with his home province, Scania. He was also a popular entertainer in Denmark As the result of an American 1947 invitation, he completed a 100-day tour in the US "Swedish communities" and made 36 concerts in New York City and in 35 other American cities.