Axel Strøbye
Known for
Axel Strøbye is one of the more persistent actors of his generation known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 80 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. his Kusken in 'Babette's Feast' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Gertrud' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Axel Strøbye
74 Movies
6 Series
Axel Strøbye is one of the more persistent actors of his generation known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 80 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. his Kusken in 'Babette's Feast' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Gertrud' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Kusken
Babette's Feast
1987
Plays Klarinetspiller
Fløjtespilleren
1953
Plays Jarl Borgen
The Girl in a Swing
1988
Plays Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
Pelle the Conqueror
1987
Plays Axel Nygren
Gertrud
1964
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang on the Track
1975
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Goes to War
1978
Plays Overlæge / Senior Doctor
Hay Fever
1991
Plays Onkel Erik Lund
Six Kids and the Honeymooners
1967
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Sees Red
1976
Plays Max - imprisario for Marlene
The Girl and the Playboy
1965
Plays Thorvald Rønne
I kongens klæ'r
1954
Plays Otto Bostedt
Bedroom Mazurka
1970
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence
1981
Plays Direktør Karmann
Kassen stemmer
1976
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders
1979
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
1998
Plays Ole Schmidt
I, A Lover
1966
Plays Kriminalkommissær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Long Gone
1981
Plays Aksel Gormsen
The Girl and the Press Photographer
1963
Plays Hr. Otto Løwe
Otto Is a Rhino
1983
Plays N.O., højesteretssagfører
Dyden går amok
1966
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
1977
Plays Borgmester Frandsen (voice)
Prop and Berta
2001
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
1973
Plays (voice)
Hugo, the Jungle Creature
1993
Plays Doktor X
Selvmordsskolen
1964
Plays Hr. Bosserup
Bedside Highway
1972
Plays Svendsen
Kristiane af Marstal
1956
Plays Richard - Direktør
Premiere i helvede
1964
Plays Doktor Schmidt
Kick Me in the Traditions!
1979
Plays Hr. Bosted
Bedside Head
1972
Plays Kriminalkommisær Jensen
The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
1974
Plays Henry
Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
1962
Plays Verner Vestad, distriktslæge
Tjærehandleren
1971
Plays Peter
Det stod i avisen
1962
Plays Rektor
The Chronic Innocence
1985
Plays Onkel Erik Lund
Kid Gang on the Go
1971
Plays Charles Gyldenkål
The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the Bank
1976
Plays Just
Nu stiger den
1966
Plays Olfert
Me, Too, in the Mafia
1974
Plays Charles Gyldenkål
The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote
1977
Plays Fridas morfar Carl
Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner
1994
Plays Hotelvært Kostøl
Love Thy Neighbour
1967
Plays Brand-Børge
Flaming Fire Chief
1976
Plays Robert
Sextet
1963
Plays Vred mand
Faith, Hope and Witchcraft
1960
Plays Landmåleren
The Poet and the Little Mother
1959
Plays Baron Joachim von Hasteen
How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed
1972
Plays Søren Justesen
Hold da helt ferie
1965
Latest Trailers
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Pelle the Conqueror
Full Filmography
Prop and Berta
Borgmester Frandsen (voice)
2001
Film
The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
Kriminalkommisær Jensen
1998
Film
Den hemmelige tunnel
Mortensens chef · 24 episodes
1997–
TV
Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner
Fridas morfar Carl
1994
Film
Hugo, the Jungle Creature
(voice)
1993
Film
Skibet i Skilteskoven
Viggo Velva · 24 episodes
1992–
TV
Hay Fever
Overlæge / Senior Doctor
1991
Film
Camping
Kraftværkschef Viborg
1990
Film
Station 13
Simonsen · 3 episodes
1988–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Axel Strøbye still alive?
Axel Strøbye passed away on July 12, 2005 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Axel Strøbye?
Axel Strøbye is best known for roles in Babette's Feast, Gertrud, Pelle the Conqueror.
How many movies has Axel Strøbye been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1951), Axel Strøbye has appeared in 74 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Axel Strøbye's first movie?
The career of Axel Strøbye began with Naalen (1951).
What is Axel Strøbye's most recent movie or series?
Axel Strøbye's most recent release is Prop and Berta, which premiered on January 26, 2001.
What TV shows has Axel Strøbye appeared in?
On television, Axel Strøbye has appeared in Matador, The House at Christianshavn, Skibet i Skilteskoven, Den hemmelige tunnel.
Axel Strøbye
1928-02-22 · Frederiksberg, Danmark
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.