Person file · Acting
Axel Strøbye
Born 1928-02-22Frederiksberg, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Prop and BertaBorgmester Frandsen (voice)The Olsen Gang's Last TrickKriminalkommisær JensenCarl Th. Dreyer: My MetierInterview SubjectCarl Th. Dreyer und GertrudRoleFrække Frida og de frygtløse spionerFridas morfar CarlHugo, the Jungle Creature(voice)HøfeberOverlægeCampingKraftværkschef ViborgThe Girl in a SwingJarl BorgenPelle the ConquerorKongstrup - Kungsgården LandlordThe Fight For The Red CowRoleBabette's FeastKuskenFinal ActRoleThe Chronic InnocenceRektorRainfoxBranderTopsy TurvyRoleMayHilmerOtto Is a RhinoHr. Otto LøweKidnapningDe MilleThe Olsen Gang Long GoneKriminalkommissær JensenThe Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceKriminalkommisær JensenJeppe på BjergetRidefogedenThe Olsen Gang Never SurrendersKriminalkommisær JensenKick Me in the Traditions!Doktor Schmidt