| John Botvid | |
| Birth Date: | 12 September 1889 |
| Birth Place: | Göteborg, Sweden |
| Death Place: | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation: | Actor Comedian |
| Yearsactive: | 1917–1955 |
John Botvid (12 September 1889 – 20 February 1964) was a Swedish actor and comedian. [1]
John Botvid Börjesson was born at Gothenburg, Sweden. Botvid debuted as a film actor in 1917. He was frequently featured on the movie screen during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. He appeared in over a hundred films between 1917 and 1955. He often worked with fellow comedians Thor Modéen and Nils Poppe.[2] [3]
In 1945, he married actress Marianne Gyllenhammar (1891–1979). His children were film actors Rolf Botvid (born 1915) and Gerd Botvid (born 1918).[4] [5]