Axel Strøbye

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

Babette's Feast

as The Coach

Gertrud

as Axel Nygen

Pelle the Conqueror

as Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord

The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

as Detective Jensen

The Olsen Gang Sees Red

as Detective Jensen

The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

as Detective Jensen

The Olsen Gang Goes to War

as Detective Jensen

The Olsen Gang on the Track

as Detective Jensen

The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders

as Detective Jensen

The Olsen Gang Outta Sight

as Detective Jensen