Person
Axel Strøbye
Acting · 1928–2005 · 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
The House at Christianshavn
Holger
Matador
Viggo Skjold-Hansen
Anthonsen
Fredlund
Høfeber
Overlæge
Babette's Feast
Kusken
The Girl in a Swing
Jarl Borgen
Den hemmelige tunnel
Mortensens chef
Gertrud
Axel Nygen
Otto Is a Rhino
Hr. Otto Løwe
Topsy Turvy
1983
Filmography
- 2001Prop and BertaBorgmester Frandsen (voice)
- 1998The Olsen Gang's Last TrickKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1997Den hemmelige tunnelMortensens chef
- 1995Carl Th. Dreyer: My MetierInterview Subject
- 1994Carl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud
- 1994Frække Frida og de frygtløse spionerFridas morfar Carl
- 1992Skibet i SkilteskovenViggo Velva
- 1991HøfeberOverlæge
- 1990CampingKraftværkschef Viborg
- 1988Station 13Simonsen
- 1988The Girl in a SwingJarl Borgen
- 1987Pelle the ConquerorKongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
- 1987The Fight For The Red Cow
- 1987Babette's FeastKusken
- 1987Final Act
- 1985The Chronic InnocenceRektor
- 1984RainfoxBrander
- 1984AnthonsenFredlund
- 1983Topsy Turvy
- 1983MayHilmer
- 1983Otto Is a RhinoHr. Otto Løwe
- 1982KidnapningDe Mille
- 1981The Olsen Gang Long GoneKriminalkommissær Jensen
- 1981The Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1981Jeppe på BjergetRidefogeden
- 1979The Olsen Gang Never SurrendersKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1979Kick Me in the Traditions!Doktor Schmidt
- 1978MatadorViggo Skjold-Hansen
- 1978The Olsen Gang Goes to WarKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1977Vandalism
- 1977The Goldcabbage Family Gets the VoteCharles Gyldenkål
- 1977The Olsen Gang Outta SightKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1977Watch Your Back, Professor!
- 1976The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the BankCharles Gyldenkål
- 1976The Olsen Gang Sees RedKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1976The Ghost TrainHeinz-Otto von Münsterland, chauffør
- 1976Kassen stemmerDirektør Karmann
- 1976Flaming Fire ChiefBrand-Børge
- 1975The Olsen Gang on the TrackKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1975The Goldcabbage FamilyCharles Gyldenkål / Iversen
- 1974The Last Exploits of the Olsen GangKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1974Me, Too, in the MafiaOlfert
- 1973The Olsen Gang Runs AmokKriminalkommisær Jensen
- 1973Fætrene på TorndalFrands
- 1972Bedside HighwayHr. Bosserup
- 1972Bedside HeadHr. Bosted
- 1972How to Behave in a Fourposter BedBaron Joachim von Hasteen
- 1971Kid Gang on the GoOnkel Erik Lund
- 1971TjærehandlerenVerner Vestad, distriktslæge
- 1971Den fine mandFægtemesteren
- 1970Bedroom MazurkaOtto Bostedt
- 1970The House at ChristianshavnHolger
- 1969Ta' lidt solskinPoul Otto Madsen
- 1969Helle for LykkeHr. Steffensen
- 1969Mig og digHenning Hansen, jurist
- 1968The Veterinarian's Adopted ChildrenCirkusdirektør Don Pedro
- 1967Six Kids and the HoneymoonersOnkel Erik Lund
- 1967Love Thy NeighbourHotelvært Kostøl
- 1967Wife on vacationAllan Thorsen
- 1967Tre mand frem for en troldMax, journalist
- 1966Six Kids and Their UncleErik Lund
- 1966Nu stiger denJust
- 1966I, A LoverOle Schmidt
- 1966Dyden går amokN.O., højesteretssagfører
- 1965Hold da helt ferieSøren Justesen
- 1965Een pige og 39 sømændCaptain Barker
- 1965Mor bag rattetRacer Robert
- 1965The Girl and the PlayboyMax - imprisario for Marlene
- 1965It's Nifty in the Navy
- 1965Biedermann og brandstifterne
- 1964GertrudAxel Nygen
- 1964Premiere i helvedeRichard - Direktør
- 1964Tine
- 1964SelvmordsskolenDoktor X
- 1963South of Tana RiverDerek
- 1963SextetRobert
- 1963BussenLars
- 1963A Day Without Lies
- 1963En af dageneCarl
- 1963The Girl and the Press PhotographerAksel Gormsen
- 1962OskarEgon Larsen, massør
- 1962Det stod i avisenPeter
- 1962Crazy ParadiseHjalmer
- 1962Han, hun, Dirch og DarioHenry
- 1962Duellen
- 1961Den grønne elevator
- 1960The Quiet BattleErik Sørensen
- 1960Faith, Hope and WitchcraftVred mand
- 1959The Poet and the Little MotherLandmåleren
- 1959Et knudeproblem
- 1958Styrmand Karlsen
- 1957Be Dear to Me
- 1956The Young Have No Time
- 1956Kristiane af MarstalSvendsen
- 1954Det er så yndigt at følges ad
- 1954Vores lille by
- 1954Father of Four: In the Snow
- 1954I kongens klæ'rThorvald Rønne
- 1954Karen, Maren og Mette
- 1954Jan går til filmenRegissør
- 1953Det gælder livet
- 1953FløjtespillerenKlarinetspiller
- 1951Naalen
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