Claes Månsson
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1950-02-05
    • Born Place: Johanneberg, Gothenburg, Göteborgs och Bohus län, Sweden [now Västra Götalands län, Sweden]

Claes Månsson

Claes Göran Månsson, born on February 5, 1950, in Johanneberg, Gothenburg, Sweden, is a highly regarded Swedish actor, comedian, writer, and film director. He is widely recognized for his work with the "Lorry" group, a popular Swedish comedy troupe, and for co-starring in the Swedish sitcom "Welcome to Sweden." Månsson also lends his distinctive voice to the Swedish dubbing of Wallace in the beloved British stop-motion "Wallace & Gromit" films (with the exception of "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit").Månsson trained at the Scenskolan (National Academy of Dramatic Arts) in Stockholm from 1981 to 1984, and since 1985, he has been a member of the Royal Dramatic Theatre's (Dramaten) ensemble, performing in numerous notable plays. His extensive career spans various mediums, including film, television, and theatre, showcasing his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. His filmography includes appearances in "Off Track 2" (2025), "The Story of Karl-Bertil Jonsson's Christmas Eve" (2021), "Blinded" (2019-2022), and "Halvdan Viking" (2018), among many others. Månsson is married to Gudrun Gamell Månsson and they have two children. Standing at 6' 6", his towering height is often noted as a personal trademark.

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