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Axel Strøbye

Known For
Acting
Born
February 22, 1928 in Frederiksberg, Danmark
Died
July 12, 2005
Active Years
1951–2001 (51 Years)
Total Credits
106 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 22, 1928 Died Jul 12, 2005 Frederiksberg, Danmark 106 credits
106
Total Credits
1951–2001
51 Years Career Span
42
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Axel Strøbye works in acting. Born February 22, 1928 in Frederiksberg, Danmark. Died July 12, 2005. Archytele tracks 106 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Prop and Berta

as Borgmester Frandsen (voice)
Film

The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
Film

Høfeber

as Overlæge
Film

Babette's Feast

as Kusken

The Professionals

as Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
Film

Otto Is a Rhino

as Hr. Otto Løwe
Film

Topsy Turvy

1983
Film

The Olsen Gang Long Gone

as Kriminalkommissær Jensen
Film

The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence

as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
Film

The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders

as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

Matador

as Viggo Skjold-Hansen
Film

The Olsen Gang Goes to War

as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

Frequent co-stars

Ove Sprogøe 10 shared titles
Morten Grunwald 9 shared titles
Poul Bundgaard 9 shared titles
Ove Verner Hansen 9 shared titles
Karl Stegger 9 shared titles
Kirsten Walther 8 shared titles
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen 8 shared titles
Paul Hagen 8 shared titles
Ole Ernst 7 shared titles
Arthur Jensen 6 shared titles

Career timeline

Prop and Berta
The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
Den hemmelige tunnel
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier
Frække Frida og de frygtløse spionerCarl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud
Hugo, the Jungle Creature
Skibet i Skilteskoven
Høfeber
Camping
Station 13The Girl in a Swing
Babette's FeastPelle the ConquerorFinal ActThe Fight For The Red Cow
The Chronic Innocence
AnthonsenRainfox
Otto Is a RhinoTopsy TurvyMay
Kidnapning
The Olsen Gang Long GoneThe Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceJeppe på Bjerget
The Olsen Gang Never SurrendersKick Me in the Traditions!
MatadorThe Olsen Gang Goes to War
VandalismThe Olsen Gang Outta SightThe Goldcabbage Family Gets the VoteWatch Your Back, Professor!
The Olsen Gang Sees RedKassen stemmerThe Ghost TrainThe Goldcabbage Family Breaks the BankFlaming Fire Chief
The Olsen Gang on the TrackThe Goldcabbage Family
The Last Exploits of the Olsen GangMe, Too, in the Mafia
Fætrene på TorndalThe Olsen Gang Runs Amok
Bedside HeadBedside HighwayHow to Behave in a Fourposter Bed
TjærehandlerenKid Gang on the GoDen fine mand
The House at ChristianshavnThe House at ChristianshavnThe House at ChristianshavnBedroom Mazurka
Ta' lidt solskinMig og digHelle for Lykke
The Veterinarian's Adopted Children
Six Kids and the HoneymoonersWife on vacationLove Thy NeighbourTre mand frem for en trold
Six Kids and Their UncleI, A LoverNu stiger denDyden går amok

Full Filmography

106 titles
  • Prop and Berta (2001) as Borgmester Frandsen (voice)
  • The Olsen Gang's Last Trick (1998) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Den hemmelige tunnel (1997) as Mortensens chef
  • Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier (1995) as Interview Subject
  • Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner (1994) as Fridas morfar Carl
  • Carl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud (1994)
  • Hugo, the Jungle Creature (1993) as (voice)
  • Skibet i Skilteskoven (1992) as Viggo Velva
  • Advertisement
  • Høfeber (1991) as Overlæge
  • Camping (1990) as Kraftværkschef Viborg
  • Station 13 (1988) as Simonsen
  • The Girl in a Swing (1988) as Jarl Borgen
  • Babette's Feast (1987) as Kusken
  • Pelle the Conqueror (1987) as Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
  • Final Act (1987)
  • The Fight For The Red Cow (1987)
  • The Chronic Innocence (1985) as Rektor
  • Anthonsen (1984) as Fredlund
  • Rainfox (1984) as Brander
  • Otto Is a Rhino (1983) as Hr. Otto Løwe
  • Topsy Turvy (1983)
  • May (1983) as Hilmer
  • Kidnapning (1982) as De Mille
  • The Olsen Gang Long Gone (1981) as Kriminalkommissær Jensen
  • The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence (1981) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Jeppe på Bjerget (1981) as Ridefogeden
  • The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders (1979) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Kick Me in the Traditions! (1979) as Doktor Schmidt
  • Matador (1978) as Viggo Skjold-Hansen
  • The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Vandalism (1977)
  • The Olsen Gang Outta Sight (1977) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote (1977) as Charles Gyldenkål
  • Watch Your Back, Professor! (1977)
  • The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Kassen stemmer (1976) as Direktør Karmann
  • The Ghost Train (1976) as Heinz-Otto von Münsterland, chauffør
  • The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the Bank (1976) as Charles Gyldenkål
  • Flaming Fire Chief (1976) as Brand-Børge
  • The Olsen Gang on the Track (1975) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • The Goldcabbage Family (1975) as Charles Gyldenkål / Iversen
  • The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang (1974) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Me, Too, in the Mafia (1974) as Olfert
  • Fætrene på Torndal (1973) as Frands
  • The Olsen Gang Runs Amok (1973) as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
  • Bedside Head (1972) as Hr. Bosted
  • Bedside Highway (1972) as Hr. Bosserup
  • How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed (1972) as Baron Joachim von Hasteen
  • Tjærehandleren (1971) as Verner Vestad, distriktslæge
  • Kid Gang on the Go (1971) as Onkel Erik Lund
  • Den fine mand (1971) as Fægtemesteren
  • The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Holger
  • The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Advokat Lorentzen
  • The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Theodor
  • Bedroom Mazurka (1970) as Otto Bostedt
  • Ta' lidt solskin (1969) as Poul Otto Madsen
  • Mig og dig (1969) as Henning Hansen, jurist
  • Helle for Lykke (1969) as Hr. Steffensen
  • The Veterinarian's Adopted Children (1968) as Cirkusdirektør Don Pedro
  • Six Kids and the Honeymooners (1967) as Onkel Erik Lund
  • Wife on vacation (1967) as Allan Thorsen
  • Love Thy Neighbour (1967) as Hotelvært Kostøl
  • Tre mand frem for en trold (1967) as Max, journalist
  • Six Kids and Their Uncle (1966) as Erik Lund
  • I, A Lover (1966) as Ole Schmidt
  • Nu stiger den (1966) as Just
  • Dyden går amok (1966) as N.O., højesteretssagfører
  • The Girl and the Playboy (1965) as Max - imprisario for Marlene
  • It's Nifty in the Navy (1965)
  • Hold da helt ferie (1965) as Søren Justesen
  • Mor bag rattet (1965) as Racer Robert
  • Een pige og 39 sømænd (1965) as Captain Barker
  • Biedermann og brandstifterne (1965)
  • Gertrud (1964) as Axel Nygen
  • Selvmordsskolen (1964) as Doktor X
  • Tine (1964)
  • Premiere i helvede (1964) as Richard - Direktør
  • The Girl and the Press Photographer (1963) as Aksel Gormsen
  • Sextet (1963) as Robert
  • En af dagene (1963) as Carl
  • Bussen (1963) as Lars
  • A Day Without Lies (1963)
  • South of Tana River (1963) as Derek
  • Han, hun, Dirch og Dario (1962) as Henry
  • Oskar (1962) as Egon Larsen, massør
  • Crazy Paradise (1962) as Hjalmer
  • Det stod i avisen (1962) as Peter
  • Duellen (1962)
  • Den grønne elevator (1961)
  • Faith, Hope and Witchcraft (1960) as Vred mand
  • The Quiet Battle (1960) as Erik Sørensen
  • Et knudeproblem (1959)
  • The Poet and the Little Mother (1959) as Landmåleren
  • Styrmand Karlsen (1958)
  • Be Dear to Me (1957)
  • The Young Have No Time (1956)
  • Kristiane af Marstal (1956) as Svendsen
  • I kongens klæ'r (1954) as Thorvald Rønne
  • Vores lille by (1954)
  • Jan går til filmen (1954) as Regissør
  • Father of Four: In the Snow (1954)
  • Det er så yndigt at følges ad (1954)
  • Karen, Maren og Mette (1954)
  • Fløjtespilleren (1953) as Klarinetspiller
  • Det gælder livet (1953)
  • Naalen (1951)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Axel Strøbye best known for?

Axel Strøbye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Prop and Berta (2001), The Olsen Gang's Last Trick (1998), Høfeber (1991), Babette's Feast (1987).

When and where was Axel Strøbye born?

Axel Strøbye was born on February 22, 1928 in Frederiksberg, Danmark. They passed away on July 12, 2005.

How many credits does Axel Strøbye have?

Axel Strøbye has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2001.

What is Axel Strøbye's background in cinema and television?

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 ...

Axel Strøbye by the numbers

106credits
98films
8TV series
1951–2001active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (106) Born on February 22 In memoriam 2005

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