While studying he became interested in acting and was discovered when performing in a school play. His talent for comedic acting made him known for the public when he debuted with Pengar - en tragikomisk saga he also played drama, in the role as Jof the jester. After retiring from the movies he returned to the stage playing light comedy until the age of 85.
Father of actress Anja Landgr , Dan Landgr , dancer/actress Mia Poppe and troubadour/actor Thomas Poppe.
After he retired in 1993 at the age of 85 he began to suffer major health problems. Up to his death in 2000 he suffered several strokes, which took his eye sight and power of speech. In his last years he was confined to a wheelchair and completely lost his ability to communicate. He died peacefully in the hospital following an infection. He was 92 years old and surrounded by his wife and daughter.
