John Qualen
Biography
John Qualen was a Canadian-American character actor of Norwegian heritage who specialized in Scandinavian roles. Born Johan Mandt Kvalen in Vancouver, British Columbia, he began his career with the Chautauqua Circuit and later formed his own troupe, The Qualen Concert Company. He gained recognition for his distinctive voice and versatility in films such as Elmer Rice's Street Scene and John Ford's Arrowsmith, appearing in over 100 films throughout his more than thirty-year career.
