Pekka Langer
Biography
Pekka Langer (1919–1996), born Ture Per-Olof Langer, was a Swedish journalist, author, and radio and television presenter. He began his career as a journalist and later moved into radio, where he became one of Sweden's most popular entertainers during the 1950s and 1960s. Langer hosted and appeared in many popular programs, including Natttuppen, När då, då?, Bit för bit, and Notknäckarna. He was also a presenter of Svensktoppen and Sommartoppen. In addition to his work in radio and television, he wrote columns and books. In 1965, he starred in the Sveriges Radio and Sveriges Television Advent calendar series Farbror Pekkas handelsbod, where he portrayed a fictionalized version of himself. He continued working in radio and television for several decades and became a well-known figure in Swedish entertainment.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Bosse enjoys life and summer in a small cabin, he longs for Lajla who promised to come. The calm does not last for a long time, but soon one personality comes after another.
Drama Series - 1960, 16 episodes • as Farbror Pekka
An annual Swedish Christmas calendar television series.
Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as Lasse Munter
What happens if a regular housewife picks up in a local beauty contest - and wins? How will it be when the husband forbids her to go to the finals in Mallorca - but she is going anyway?
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as Pekka Langer
The jack of all trades Pekka is having financial trouble and is being hunted by a debt collector.
Drama Series - 1965, 16 episodes • as Farbror Pekka
Farbror Pekkas handelsbod was the 1965 Advent calendar produced by Sveriges Radio and Sveriges Television. In the fictional village of Vinterbo, Pekka Langer runs a small general store at the foot of a mountain, selling Christmas goods to the local villagers. As Christmas approaches, the shop is visited by a variety of customers, including a family from the city and a Sami family, each bringing new encounters and stories to the store.