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Birth: 1947
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Johan Rabaeus
During his childhood years, Johan Rabaeus traveled across the world from Paris, New York, Prague, Algiers, and Geneva. After first pursuing a career within finance, he changed his path to pursue his passion for acting, enrolling in Inge Wærn’s Theater Studio. Despite initial skepticism, Rabaeus’s talent shone brightly, landing him lead roles like Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes’ Last Case, catapulting him to engagements at Riksteatern in 1975-76.
Transitioning from various theater groups, Rabaeus found his home at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre in 1984. He has been collaborating with renowned directors like Ingmar Bergman, Jurij Ljubimov and Robert Lepage over the years and have left an indelible mark on Swedish theater.
Rabaeus has captivated audiences nationwide with roles in films such as Herrar (1986), Goltuppen (1991), and Evil (2003). His versatility extends to voice acting, enriching children’s productions with his distinctive voice.
Venturing beyond the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Rabaeus has worked on several stages across Sweden, from Gothenburg City Theater to Stockholm City Theater. His portrayal of iconic characters like Molière’s Tartuffe, Shakespeare’s Caliban and Dante in The Divine Comedy showcases his range and depth as an actor.
In the realm of musical theater, Rabaeus has been in productions like Sound of Music and Kiss Me, Kate at the Gothenburg Opera.
As a beloved figure in Swedish entertainment, Johan Rabaeus continues to inspire audiences with his talent, passion, and unwavering dedication to his craft.
Awards
| Dramatens O´Neill-Stipendium Sweden | 2011 |
| Litteris et Artibus (Swedish royal medal established in 1853) Sweden | 2006 |
| Carl Åkermarks stipendium (Awarded by the Swedish Academy) Sweden | 2006 |
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Birth: 1947
Language: Swedish, English, French, German
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Filmography
Theatre
2024
En grav för två. Dramaten/ Galeasen. Dir: Natalie Ringler.
2023
En tillfällig ensemble sätter upp kung Lear. Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Johanna Lazcano.
2022
En tillfällig ensemble sätter upp kung Lear. Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Johanna Lazcano.
2020
Funny girl. Malmö Opera. Dir: Ronny Danielsson.
2019
Dövheten. Drottningholms Slottsteater/Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Peter Langdal.
2019
Påklädaren. Dramaten, Stockholm Dir: Eva Dahlman.
2017
Fadren. Dramaten, Stockholm.Dir: Anna Pettersson.
2017
My fair lady. Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Elisa Kragerup.
2016
Bullets over Broadway. Göta Lejon, Stockholm. Dir: Emma Bucht.
2015
Cabaret. Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Ronny Danielsson.
2014
Doktor Zjivago. Malmö Opera. Dir: Ronny Danielsson.
2013
Amadeus. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Peter Langdal.
2012
Demoner. Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Hugo Hansén.
2011
Gregorius. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir: Emma Bucht.
2011
Tartuffe. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir: Thommy Berggren.
2009
Den girige. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Staffan Roos.
2009
I väntan på Godot. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir: Thommy Berggren.
2008
Reinfeldt: Ensamvargen. Orionteaterm, Stockholm. Dir: Lars Rudolfsson.
2008
Drottningens juvelsmycke. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Staffan Roos.
2007
Teorier/Läsning. Dramaten, Stockholm.
2006
Vildanden. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir. Thommy Berggren.
2006
Hemkomsten. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir: Thommy Berggren.
2005
Kiss me Kate. GöteborgsOperan. Dir: Staffan Aspegren.
2005
Påklädaren. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir: Rickard Günther.
2004
Dantes gudomliga komedi. Göteborgs Stadsteater. Dir: Etienne Glaser.
2004
Kuddmannen. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Stefan Larsson.
2003
The sound of music. GöteborgsOperan. Dir: Staffan Aspegren.
2003
Hamlet. Kronborg Slott, Helsingör.
2003
Kvartett. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Staffan Roos.
2003
Ord om mig. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Staffan Valdemar Holm.
2002
Når vi dØde vågner. Betty Nansen Teatret, Köpenhamn. Dir: Peter Langdal.
2001
Fastighetsskötaren. Stockholms Stadsteater. Dir: Thommy Berggren.
2001
Hustruskolan. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Peter Langdal.
2000
Tartuffe. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Åsa Melldahl.
1999
Den europeiska kritcirkeln. Göteborgs Stadsteater. Dir: Jasenko Selimovic.
1997
Så tuktas en arbigga. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Hans Klinga.
1996
Kabaré.. Tre år kvar. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Lennart Hjulström.
1996
Spelet om lyckan och framtiden. Dramaten, Stockholm.Dir: Agneta Ehrensvärd.
1996
Franska fönster. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Thommy Berggren.
1994
Ett drömspel. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Robert Lepage.
1994
Goldbergvariationer. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Ingmar Bergman.
1993
Lika för lika. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Lennart Hjulström.
1992
Tiden är vårt hem. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Björn Melander.
1992
Dödgrävaren. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Jan-Olof Strandberg.
1991
Romeo och Julia. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Peter Langdal.
1991
Peer Gynt. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Ingmar Bergman.
1990
Carl XII. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Jan Bergman.
1989
Tartuffe. Betty Nansen Teatret, Köpenhamn. Dir: Peter Langdal.
1989
Maria Stuart. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Wilhelm Carlsson.
1988
Tolvskillingsoperan. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Peter Langdal.
1988
Mäster Olof. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Lennart Hjulström.
1987
Titta det blöder Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Staffan Roos.
1987
VD Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Stig Larsson.
1986
Hamlet. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Ingmar Bergman.
1986
Ett gästabud i pestens tid. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Jurij Ljubimov.
1986
Macbeth. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Christian Tomner.
1985
Gudomliga ord. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Gun Jönsson.
1985
Motståndets estetik. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Magnus Florin/Lennart Mörk.
1985
Kung Lear. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Ingmar Bergman.
1985
Julius Ceasar. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Staffan Roos.
1984
Solens barn. Dramaten, Stockholm. Dir: Ernst Günther.
1984
Lärda fruntimmer. Pistolteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Erik Appelgren.
1983
Det luktar karl – mäns ånger. Turteatern/Mosebacke, Stockholm.
1982
Hjälten på den gröna ön. Turteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Johan Huldt/ensemblen.
1981
Nattståndet. Turteatern, Stockholm. Dir: Olof Willgren.
1979
Med slöja och svärd. Modellteatern, Eskilstuna. Dir: Lars Rudolfsson.
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During his childhood years, Johan Rabaeus traveled across the world from Paris, New York, Prague, Algiers, and Geneva. After first pursuing a career within finance, he changed his path to pursue his passion for acting, enrolling in Inge Wærn’s Theater Studio. Despite initial skepticism, Rabaeus’s talent shone brightly, landing him lead roles like Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes’ Last Case, catapulting him to engagements at Riksteatern in 1975-76.
Transitioning from various theater groups, Rabaeus found his home at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre in 1984. He has been collaborating with renowned directors like Ingmar Bergman, Jurij Ljubimov and Robert Lepage over the years and have left an indelible mark on Swedish theater.
Rabaeus has captivated audiences nationwide with roles in films such as Herrar (1986), Goltuppen (1991), and Evil (2003). His versatility extends to voice acting, enriching children’s productions with his distinctive voice.
Venturing beyond the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Rabaeus has worked on several stages across Sweden, from Gothenburg City Theater to Stockholm City Theater. His portrayal of iconic characters like Molière’s Tartuffe, Shakespeare’s Caliban and Dante in The Divine Comedy showcases his range and depth as an actor.
In the realm of musical theater, Rabaeus has been in productions like Sound of Music and Kiss Me, Kate at the Gothenburg Opera.
As a beloved figure in Swedish entertainment, Johan Rabaeus continues to inspire audiences with his talent, passion, and unwavering dedication to his craft.