Theodor Larsson
Swedish songwriter and comedian (1880–1937)
Theodor Larsson (1880–1937) was a Swedish songwriter and comedian.
Career
Larsson was born June 8, 1880, in Gylle parish near the town of Trelleborg in Skåne. He died June 30, 1937, in Mjölby. A Swedish bondkomiker (rustic comic) and lyricist, his professional name was Skånska Lasse (Skåning Lasse). He worked as a cabinetmaker in Malmö, then for a short time in Stockholm before moving to Östergötland, where he found employment at a furniture factory in Mjölby. It was during his time there that Larsson embarked on his course as an entertainer. He often performed in a long coat with a flowery vest while playing the accordion. Married twice, he was the father of eleven children, several of whom also became entertainers.
A prolific songwriter, Larsson developed a talent for writing lyrics about topical events. He even found humor in technological advances as his protagonists grappled with electricity, radio and motorized transport.
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