Portrait of Axel Strøbye

Axel Strøbye

Bio: 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)
Born: Wed, Feb 22 1928
Birthplace: Frederiksberg, Danmark

Death: Tue, Jul 12 2005
Axel Strøbye is 77 years old
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Poster of Prop and Berta
Prop and Berta
Axel Strøbye was 72 in Prop and Berta as 'Borgmester Frandsen (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2001
Poster of The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
Axel Strøbye was 70 in The Olsen Gang's Last Trick as 'Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier
Axel Strøbye was 67 in Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier as 'Interview Subject'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1995
Poster of Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner
Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner
Axel Strøbye was 66 in Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner as 'Fridas morfar Carl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1994
Poster of Carl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud
Carl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud
Axel Strøbye was 65 in Carl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Høfeber
Høfeber
Axel Strøbye was 63 in Høfeber as 'Overlæge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1991
Poster of Camping
Camping
Axel Strøbye was 61 in Camping as 'Kraftværkschef Viborg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of The Girl in a Swing
The Girl in a Swing
Axel Strøbye was 60 in The Girl in a Swing as 'Jarl Borgen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1988
Poster of Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle the Conqueror
Axel Strøbye was 59 in Pelle the Conqueror as 'Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1987
Poster of The Fight For The Red Cow
The Fight For The Red Cow
Axel Strøbye was 59 in The Fight For The Red Cow
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1987
Poster of Babette's Feast
Babette's Feast
Axel Strøbye was 59 in Babette's Feast as 'The Coach'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1987
Poster of Final Act
Final Act
Axel Strøbye was 58 in Final Act
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1987
Poster of The Chronic Innocence
The Chronic Innocence
Axel Strøbye was 57 in The Chronic Innocence as 'Rektor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of Rainfox
Rainfox
Axel Strøbye was 56 in Rainfox as 'Brander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Topsy Turvy
Topsy Turvy
Axel Strøbye was 55 in Topsy Turvy
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1983
Poster of May
May
Axel Strøbye was 55 in May as 'Hilmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1983
Poster of Otto Is a Rhino
Otto Is a Rhino
Axel Strøbye was 55 in Otto Is a Rhino as 'Hr. Otto Løwe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Kidnapning
Kidnapning
Axel Strøbye was 54 in Kidnapning as 'De Mille'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of The Olsen Gang Long Gone
The Olsen Gang Long Gone
Axel Strøbye was 53 in The Olsen Gang Long Gone as 'Kriminalkommissar Jensen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1981
Poster of The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence
The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence
Axel Strøbye was 53 in The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1981
Poster of Jeppe på Bjerget
Jeppe på Bjerget
Axel Strøbye was 52 in Jeppe på Bjerget as 'Ridefogeden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 16 1981
Poster of The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders
Axel Strøbye was 51 in The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1979
Poster of Kick Me in the Traditions!
Kick Me in the Traditions!
Axel Strøbye was 51 in Kick Me in the Traditions! as 'Doktor Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1979
Poster of The Olsen Gang Goes to War
The Olsen Gang Goes to War
Axel Strøbye was 50 in The Olsen Gang Goes to War as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1978
Poster of Vandalism
Vandalism
Axel Strøbye was 49 in Vandalism
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote
The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote
Axel Strøbye was 49 in The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote as 'Charles Gyldenkål'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1977
Poster of The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
Axel Strøbye was 49 in The Olsen Gang Outta Sight as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1977
Poster of Watch Your Back, Professor!
Watch Your Back, Professor!
Axel Strøbye was 49 in Watch Your Back, Professor!
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1977
Poster of The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the Bank
The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the Bank
Axel Strøbye was 48 in The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the Bank as 'Charles Gyldenkål'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1976
Poster of The Olsen Gang Sees Red
The Olsen Gang Sees Red
Axel Strøbye was 48 in The Olsen Gang Sees Red as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of The Ghost Train
The Ghost Train
Axel Strøbye was 48 in The Ghost Train as 'Heinz-Otto von Münsterland, chauffør'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1976
Poster of Kassen stemmer
Kassen stemmer
Axel Strøbye was 48 in Kassen stemmer as 'Direktør Karmann'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1976
Poster of Flaming Fire Chief
Flaming Fire Chief
Axel Strøbye was 47 in Flaming Fire Chief as 'Brand-Børge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1976
Poster of The Olsen Gang on the Track
The Olsen Gang on the Track
Axel Strøbye was 47 in The Olsen Gang on the Track as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975
Poster of The Goldcabbage Family
The Goldcabbage Family
Axel Strøbye was 46 in The Goldcabbage Family as 'Charles Gyldenkål / Iversen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
Axel Strøbye was 46 in The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1974
Poster of Me, Too, in the Mafia
Me, Too, in the Mafia
Axel Strøbye was 46 in Me, Too, in the Mafia as 'Olfert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1974
Poster of The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
Axel Strøbye was 45 in The Olsen Gang Runs Amok as 'Detective Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1973
Poster of Fætrene på Torndal
Fætrene på Torndal
Axel Strøbye was 45 in Fætrene på Torndal as 'Frands'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1973
Poster of Bedside Highway
Bedside Highway
Axel Strøbye was 44 in Bedside Highway as 'Hr. Bosserup'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Bedside Head
Bedside Head
Axel Strøbye was 44 in Bedside Head as 'Hr. Bosted'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972
Poster of How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed
How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed
Axel Strøbye was 43 in How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed as 'Baron Joachim von Hasteen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1972
Poster of Kid Gang on the Go
Kid Gang on the Go
Axel Strøbye was 43 in Kid Gang on the Go as 'Onkel Erik Lund'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of Tjærehandleren
Tjærehandleren
Axel Strøbye was 43 in Tjærehandleren as 'Verner Vestad, distriktslæge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1971
Poster of Den fine mand
Den fine mand
Axel Strøbye was 42 in Den fine mand as 'Fægtemesteren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Bedroom Mazurka
Bedroom Mazurka
Axel Strøbye was 42 in Bedroom Mazurka as 'Otto Bostedt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1970
Poster of Ta' lidt solskin
Ta' lidt solskin
Axel Strøbye was 41 in Ta' lidt solskin as 'Poul Otto Madsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1969
Poster of Helle for Lykke
Helle for Lykke
Axel Strøbye was 41 in Helle for Lykke as 'Hr. Steffensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1969
Poster of Mig og dig
Mig og dig
Axel Strøbye was 40 in Mig og dig as 'Henning Hansen, jurist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1969
Poster of The Veterinarian's Adopted Children
The Veterinarian's Adopted Children
Axel Strøbye was 40 in The Veterinarian's Adopted Children as 'Cirkusdirektør Don Pedro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1968
Poster of Six Kids and the Honeymooners
Six Kids and the Honeymooners
Axel Strøbye was 39 in Six Kids and the Honeymooners as 'Onkel Erik Lund'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Love Thy Neighbour
Love Thy Neighbour
Axel Strøbye was 39 in Love Thy Neighbour as 'Hotelvært Kostøl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1967
Poster of Wife on vacation
Wife on vacation
Axel Strøbye was 39 in Wife on vacation as 'Allan Thorsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1967
Poster of Tre mand frem for en trold
Tre mand frem for en trold
Axel Strøbye was 39 in Tre mand frem for en trold as 'Max, journalist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1967
Poster of Six Kids and Their Uncle
Six Kids and Their Uncle
Axel Strøbye was 38 in Six Kids and Their Uncle as 'Erik Lund'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1966
Poster of Nu stiger den
Nu stiger den
Axel Strøbye was 38 in Nu stiger den as 'Just'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966
Poster of I, A Lover
I, A Lover
Axel Strøbye was 38 in I, A Lover as 'Ole Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1966
Poster of Dyden går amok
Dyden går amok
Axel Strøbye was 38 in Dyden går amok as 'N.O., højesteretssagfører'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1966
Poster of Hold da helt ferie
Hold da helt ferie
Axel Strøbye was 37 in Hold da helt ferie as 'Søren Justesen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1965
Poster of Een pige og 39 sømænd
Een pige og 39 sømænd
Axel Strøbye was 37 in Een pige og 39 sømænd as 'Captain Barker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1965
Poster of Mor bag rattet
Mor bag rattet
Axel Strøbye was 37 in Mor bag rattet as 'Racer Robert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1965
Poster of The Girl and the Playboy
The Girl and the Playboy
Axel Strøbye was 37 in The Girl and the Playboy as 'Max - imprisario for Marlene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1965
Poster of It's Nifty in the Navy
It's Nifty in the Navy
Axel Strøbye was 37 in It's Nifty in the Navy
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1965
Poster of Biedermann og brandstifterne
Biedermann og brandstifterne
Axel Strøbye was 36 in Biedermann og brandstifterne
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1965
Poster of Gertrud
Gertrud
Axel Strøbye was 36 in Gertrud as 'Axel Nygen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1964
Poster of Premiere i helvede
Premiere i helvede
Axel Strøbye was 36 in Premiere i helvede as 'Richard - Direktør'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1964
Poster of Tine
Tine
Axel Strøbye was 36 in Tine
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1964
Poster of Selvmordsskolen
Selvmordsskolen
Axel Strøbye was 36 in Selvmordsskolen as 'Doktor X'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of South of Tana River
South of Tana River
Axel Strøbye was 35 in South of Tana River as 'Derek'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1963
Poster of Bussen
Bussen
Axel Strøbye was 35 in Bussen as 'Lars'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of A Day Without Lies
A Day Without Lies
Axel Strøbye was 35 in A Day Without Lies
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 1963
Poster of En af dagene
En af dagene
Axel Strøbye was 35 in En af dagene as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1963
Poster of The Girl and the Press Photographer
The Girl and the Press Photographer
Axel Strøbye was 34 in The Girl and the Press Photographer as 'Aksel Gormsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1963
Poster of Sextet
Sextet
Axel Strøbye was 34 in Sextet
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Oskar
Oskar
Axel Strøbye was 34 in Oskar as 'Egon Larsen, massør'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of Det stod i avisen
Det stod i avisen
Axel Strøbye was 34 in Det stod i avisen as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of Crazy Paradise
Crazy Paradise
Axel Strøbye was 34 in Crazy Paradise as 'Hjalmer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1962
Poster of Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
Axel Strøbye was 34 in Han, hun, Dirch og Dario as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1962
Poster of Duellen
Duellen
Axel Strøbye was 33 in Duellen
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1962
Poster of Den grønne elevator
Den grønne elevator
Axel Strøbye was 33 in Den grønne elevator
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1961
Poster of Den sidste vinter
Den sidste vinter
Axel Strøbye was 32 in Den sidste vinter as 'Erik Sørensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1960
Poster of Faith, Hope and Witchcraft
Faith, Hope and Witchcraft
Axel Strøbye was 32 in Faith, Hope and Witchcraft as 'Vred mand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1960
Poster of The Poet and the Little Mother
The Poet and the Little Mother
Axel Strøbye was 31 in The Poet and the Little Mother as 'Landmåleren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1959
Poster of Styrmand Karlsen
Styrmand Karlsen
Axel Strøbye was 30 in Styrmand Karlsen
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1958
Poster of Be Dear to Me
Be Dear to Me
Axel Strøbye was 29 in Be Dear to Me
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957
Poster of The Young Have No Time
The Young Have No Time
Axel Strøbye was 28 in The Young Have No Time
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1956
Poster of Kristiane af Marstal
Kristiane af Marstal
Axel Strøbye was 28 in Kristiane af Marstal as 'Svendsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1956
Poster of Det er så yndigt at følges ad
Det er så yndigt at følges ad
Axel Strøbye was 26 in Det er så yndigt at følges ad
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1954
Poster of Vores lille by
Vores lille by
Axel Strøbye was 26 in Vores lille by
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 08 1954
Poster of Father of Four: In the Snow
Father of Four: In the Snow
Axel Strøbye was 26 in Father of Four: In the Snow
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of I kongens klæ'r
I kongens klæ'r
Axel Strøbye was 26 in I kongens klæ'r as 'Thorvald Rønne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1954
Poster of Karen, Maren og Mette
Karen, Maren og Mette
Axel Strøbye was 26 in Karen, Maren og Mette
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1954
Poster of Jan går til filmen
Jan går til filmen
Axel Strøbye was 26 in Jan går til filmen as 'Regissør'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1954
Poster of Det gælder livet
Det gælder livet
Axel Strøbye was 25 in Det gælder livet
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1953
Poster of Fløjtespilleren
Fløjtespilleren
Axel Strøbye was 25 in Fløjtespilleren as 'Klarinetspiller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1953
Poster of Naalen
Naalen
Axel Strøbye was 22 in Naalen
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1951

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Den hemmelige tunnel
Den hemmelige tunnel
Axel Strøbye was 69+ in Den hemmelige tunnel as 'Mortensens chef'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of Skibet i Skilteskoven
Skibet i Skilteskoven
Axel Strøbye was 64+ in Skibet i Skilteskoven as 'Viggo Velva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of Station 13
Station 13
Axel Strøbye was 60+ in Station 13 as 'Simonsen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 02 1988
Poster of Anthonsen
Anthonsen
Axel Strøbye was 56+ in Anthonsen as 'Fredlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 01 1984
Poster of Matador
Matador
Axel Strøbye was 50+ in Matador as 'Viggo Skjold-Hansen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 11 1978
Poster of The House at Christianshavn
The House at Christianshavn
Axel Strøbye was 42+ in The House at Christianshavn as 'Holger, Advokat Lorentzen, Theodor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 16 1970