Johan Peter Mikael Rangmar (10 November 1956 – 25 May 1997) was a Swedish comedian, actor, baritone, writer and television personality who was best known as a member of Galenskaparna och After Shave.[1]
As an actor, Rangmar often portrayed temperamental or nervous characters. He has starred in several films alongside Galenskaparna och After Shave such as Leif and The Shark Who Knew Too Much. As a voice actor, Rangmar provided the voice of Timon in the Swedish-Language version of the animated film The Lion King.[2] One of his last major film performances was in The Little Jönsson Gang and the Cornflakes Heist.
Death
In 1994, Rangmar was diagnosed with melanoma, and kept the details about his illness fairly subtle, and received treatment. He was set to be the host of Melodifestivalen 1997, but Janne Jingryd hosted instead. Rangmar did not succumb to the disease until 25 May 1997, at the age of 40.[3]
