Olof Molander

Olof Johan Harald Molander (8 October 1892 – 26 May 1966) was a Swedish theatre - and film director. He was most notable for his many Strindberg and Shakespeare productions.[1]

Biography

Molander was born in Helsinki. He was the son of the director and writer John Harald Molander, Sr. (1858–1900) and actress Lydia Molander (1851 -1929). His brother was filmmaker Gustaf Molander (1888–1973). He was the uncle of actor Jan Molander (1920–2009) .[2][3]

He entered the Royal Dramatic Theatre Acting School (Dramatens elevskola) in 1912. Molander was First Director of Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) 1919–1963. [4]

Stage work

A complete list of Olof Molander's productions as director at the Royal Dramatic Theatre can be found here. (list and data from Dramaten.se).

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Olof Molander". Axiell Group AB. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  2. Tom J A Olsson. "Olof J H Molander". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  3. "Molander, Johan Harald". Nordisk familjebok. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  4. "Royal Dramatic Theatre Acting School 1787-1964". dramaten.se. Retrieved May 1, 2019.


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