Thor Modéen

Thor Modéen (22 January 1898 – 28 May 1950) was a Swedish actor and comedian who was active in both movies and on stage.

Thor Modéen Teatern, a 3D cinema and theater in Kungsör, was named in his honor.

[1] Thor Odert Folke Modéen was born in Kungsör, Sweden.

He became a student with director Muck Linden at the Lorensberg Theater in Gothenburg in 1916 and subsequently appeared with Novilla, Folkteatern, Södra Teatern, Oscarsteatern, Vasateatern and Folkets hus in Stockholm,.

He mainly appeared in comedies, often worked with fellow comedians Åke Söderblom and John Botvid.

Statue of Thor Modéen at Kungsör, Sweden