Entertainer, Theater Director, Lyricist. Born Harry Johansson, he later became ”Hagge Geigert” to his Swedish audience. He was concidered one of Sweden´s most popular entertainers from the 1950s on to his death. A ”King of Revues,” who discovered many of Sweden´s popular singers and actors in the genre, as well as a celebrated lyricist and comedy playwright. For many years he ran Lisebergsteatern (The Liseberg Theatre) in Gothenburg and was a frequent talk show host on TV as well. He also took a stand against nazism and racism, and lived through periods with constant threat.
Entertainer, Theater Director, Lyricist. Born Harry Johansson, he later became ”Hagge Geigert” to his Swedish audience. He was concidered one of Sweden´s most popular entertainers from the 1950s on to his death. A ”King of Revues,” who discovered many of Sweden´s popular singers and actors in the genre, as well as a celebrated lyricist and comedy playwright. For many years he ran Lisebergsteatern (The Liseberg Theatre) in Gothenburg and was a frequent talk show host on TV as well. He also took a stand against nazism and racism, and lived through periods with constant threat.
Bio by: Peter Robsahm
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