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Axel Strøbye

Actor

Axel Strøbye

Born February 22, 1928 in Frederiksberg, DanmarkDied July 12, 200596 films

Strøbye was most famous for his comedy roles, as the confused uncle in Min søsters børn (My sisters Children) and the hustler Gyldenkål in Familien Gyldenkål (The Goldcabbage Family).

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But his biggest role and success was in Matador the TV series a lawyer Skjold Hansen, he started his acting career and education as an actor at Det Kongelige Teater (The Royal Danish theater), he also worked at Folketeatret (The peoples theater).

Strøbye made his movie debut in Nåler 1951 and his last role was in 1998, as the aging inspector in the legendary Olsen Banden movies.

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The Olsen Gang Sees Red posterFirst watchThe Olsen Gang Sees Red19767.4as Kriminalkommisær JensenEgon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon.View film

Essential films

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Babette's Feast poster7.2Babette's Feast1987Gertrud poster7.3Gertrud1964Pelle the Conqueror poster7.3Pelle the Conqueror1987The Olsen Gang on the Track poster7.3The Olsen Gang on the Track1975The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang poster7.1The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang1974The Olsen Gang Runs Amok poster6.9The Olsen Gang Runs Amok1973The Olsen Gang Goes to War poster6.9The Olsen Gang Goes to War1978The Olsen Gang Outta Sight poster7.0The Olsen Gang Outta Sight1977

Filmography

96 films as actor
  1. 2001Prop and BertaBorgmester Frandsen (voice)
  2. 1998The Olsen Gang's Last TrickKriminalkommisær Jensen
  3. 1994Frække Frida og de frygtløse spionerFridas morfar Carl
  4. 1993Hugo, the Jungle Creature(voice)
  5. 1991HøfeberOverlæge
  6. 1990CampingKraftværkschef Viborg
  7. 1988The Girl in a SwingJarl Borgen
  8. 1987Pelle the ConquerorKongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
  9. 1987The Fight For The Red Cow
  10. 1987Babette's FeastKusken
  11. 1987Final Act
  12. 1985The Chronic InnocenceRektor
  13. 1984RainfoxBrander
  14. 1983Topsy Turvy
  15. 1983MayHilmer
  16. 1983Otto Is a RhinoHr. Otto Løwe
  17. 1982KidnapningDe Mille
  18. 1981The Olsen Gang Long GoneKriminalkommissær Jensen
  19. 1981The Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceKriminalkommisær Jensen
  20. 1981Jeppe på BjergetRidefogeden
  21. 1979The Olsen Gang Never SurrendersKriminalkommisær Jensen
  22. 1979Kick Me in the Traditions!Doktor Schmidt
  23. 1978The Olsen Gang Goes to WarKriminalkommisær Jensen
  24. 1977Vandalism
  25. 1977The Goldcabbage Family Gets the VoteCharles Gyldenkål
  26. 1977The Olsen Gang Outta SightKriminalkommisær Jensen
  27. 1977Watch Your Back, Professor!
  28. 1976The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the BankCharles Gyldenkål
  29. 1976The Olsen Gang Sees RedKriminalkommisær Jensen
  30. 1976The Ghost TrainHeinz-Otto von Münsterland, chauffør
  31. 1976Kassen stemmerDirektør Karmann
  32. 1976Flaming Fire ChiefBrand-Børge
  33. 1975The Olsen Gang on the TrackKriminalkommisær Jensen
  34. 1975The Goldcabbage FamilyCharles Gyldenkål / Iversen
  35. 1974The Last Exploits of the Olsen GangKriminalkommisær Jensen
  36. 1974Me, Too, in the MafiaOlfert
  37. 1973The Olsen Gang Runs AmokKriminalkommisær Jensen
  38. 1973Fætrene på TorndalFrands
  39. 1972Bedside HighwayHr. Bosserup
  40. 1972Bedside HeadHr. Bosted
  41. 1972How to Behave in a Fourposter BedBaron Joachim von Hasteen
  42. 1971Kid Gang on the GoOnkel Erik Lund
  43. 1971TjærehandlerenVerner Vestad, distriktslæge
  44. 1971Den fine mandFægtemesteren
  45. 1970Bedroom MazurkaOtto Bostedt
  46. 1969Ta' lidt solskinPoul Otto Madsen
  47. 1969Helle for LykkeHr. Steffensen
  48. 1969Mig og digHenning Hansen, jurist
  49. 1968The Veterinarian's Adopted ChildrenCirkusdirektør Don Pedro
  50. 1967Six Kids and the HoneymoonersOnkel Erik Lund
  51. 1967Love Thy NeighbourHotelvært Kostøl
  52. 1967Wife on vacationAllan Thorsen
  53. 1967Tre mand frem for en troldMax, journalist
  54. 1966Six Kids and Their UncleErik Lund
  55. 1966Nu stiger denJust
  56. 1966I, A LoverOle Schmidt
  57. 1966Dyden går amokN.O., højesteretssagfører
  58. 1965Hold da helt ferieSøren Justesen
  59. 1965Een pige og 39 sømændCaptain Barker
  60. 1965Mor bag rattetRacer Robert
  61. 1965The Girl and the PlayboyMax - imprisario for Marlene
  62. 1965It's Nifty in the Navy
  63. 1965Biedermann og brandstifterne
  64. 1964GertrudAxel Nygen
  65. 1964Premiere i helvedeRichard - Direktør
  66. 1964Tine
  67. 1964SelvmordsskolenDoktor X
  68. 1963South of Tana RiverDerek
  69. 1963SextetRobert
  70. 1963BussenLars
  71. 1963A Day Without Lies
  72. 1963En af dageneCarl
  73. 1963The Girl and the Press PhotographerAksel Gormsen
  74. 1962OskarEgon Larsen, massør
  75. 1962Det stod i avisenPeter
  76. 1962Crazy ParadiseHjalmer
  77. 1962Han, hun, Dirch og DarioHenry
  78. 1962Duellen
  79. 1961Den grønne elevator
  80. 1960The Quiet BattleErik Sørensen
  81. 1960Faith, Hope and WitchcraftVred mand
  82. 1959The Poet and the Little MotherLandmåleren
  83. 1959Et knudeproblem
  84. 1958Styrmand Karlsen
  85. 1957Be Dear to Me
  86. 1956The Young Have No Time
  87. 1956Kristiane af MarstalSvendsen
  88. 1954Det er så yndigt at følges ad
  89. 1954Vores lille by
  90. 1954Father of Four: In the Snow
  91. 1954I kongens klæ'rThorvald Rønne
  92. 1954Karen, Maren og Mette
  93. 1954Jan går til filmenRegissør
  94. 1953Det gælder livet
  95. 1953FløjtespillerenKlarinetspiller
  96. 1951Naalen