Axel Strøbye

Born: 1928-02-22

Birthplace: Frederiksberg, Danmark

Biography

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).

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.

Known For

Gertrud
The Girl in a Swing
Rainfox
Babette's Feast
Fløjtespilleren
Pelle the Conqueror
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders
The Olsen Gang Goes to War
Kassen stemmer
The Poet and the Little Mother

Top Movie Credits

Gertrud Axel Nygen
Rainfox Brander
Fløjtespilleren Klarinetspiller
Pelle the Conqueror Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Goes to War Kriminalkommisær Jensen
Kassen stemmer Direktør Karmann