Mats Melin

Mats Melin

Nascimento : 1969-05-10, Hudiksvall, Gävleborgs län, Sweden

História

Mats Göran Melin, born May 10, 1969, in Hudiksvall, is a Swedish actor, active in Glada Hudikteatern and also known for playing the character Jerry (called "Ica-Jerry") in Ica's commercials. In the movie, The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes, he plays the role of Kjell-Åke and the film also features several others from Glada Hudikteatern. Melin has Down syndrome. Mats Melin is employed as a caretaker at Hudiksvall Hospital.

Perfil

Mats Melin

Filmes

It's All About Friends
It's All About Friends
Kjell-Åke
A drama-comedy about Max, a successful New York-based commercial cinematographer, who is disillusioned and alone. He has a very low opinion of love, romance and emotions. One day Max is contacted by his old childhood friend Peter, who invites him to come to a small Swedish city Hudiksvall and help him make a film about his daughter's friends.
The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes
The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes
Kjell-Åke
Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.