Ernst Rolf
Singer, Musical Artist
1891 – 1932
Who was Ernst Rolf?
Ernst Rolf, was a Swedish actor, singer and musical revue artist.
Rolf was born in Falun in the Swedish province of Dalarna, where his father was a tailor and member of the temperance movement. His musical talent was evident from the start when even as a young child he performed at IOGT meetings. He would sing while his older brother Birger played the piano.
In 1906 Rolf found work at the Åhlén & Holm mail order company in Insjön, Dalarna. He made his stage debut in a performance of The Wizard of Oz, playing Dorothy in an all-male cast. In 1907 he began touring the country as a singer and comedian, quickly becoming one of Sweden's most famous and successful entertainers.
During the 1920s Rolf was known for producing revues that were acclaimed for their dazzling sets, first class actors and stirring music. He was also a lyricist and composer, who wrote, for instance, the words to Finska Valsen and the music for Från Frisco Till Cap. He recorded his first song in 1910 and throughout his career made over eight hundred recordings. He acted in a number of films as well.
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- Born
- Jan 20, 1891
Falun - Also known as
- Ernst Ragnar Johansson
- Spouses
- Tutta Rolf
(1930 - 1932/12/25) - Margaret Strugstad
(1916 - ) - Gueye Rolf
(1920 - )
- Tutta Rolf
- Children
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 25, 1932
Stockholm - Resting place
- Norra Begravningsplatsen
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on July 23, 2013
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