Axel Strøbye - Actor Profile

Axel Strøbye

Acting
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 22, 1928
Birth Place: Frederiksberg, Danmark

About Axel Strøbye

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.

Best Axel Strøbye Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Axel Strøbye's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Karen, Maren og Mette (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Karen, Maren og Mette — Among the many guests at the Rebild festival is Andreas Andersen, a man in his early 30s. But he has not come to Denmark

Karen, Maren og Mette

1954•Comedy
★8.0
South of Tana River (1963) movie poster
★8.0

South of Tana River — A plane lands one day at Nairobi Airport in Kenya, and among the passengers is a young Danish girl, Eva Axelson, who imm

South of Tana River

1963•Drama
★8.0
Tre mand frem for en trold (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Tre mand frem for en trold — An amateur photographer has accidentally captured something special in a landscape photo from Sweden, something that an

Tre mand frem for en trold

1967•Family
★8.0
Selvmordsskolen (1964) movie poster
★8.0

Selvmordsskolen — Bizarre satiric tale about an ordinary Danish man disappointed in life and the welfare system. Close to a total collapse

Selvmordsskolen

1964•Drama
★7.5
Tine (1964) movie poster
★7.5

Tine — Danish melodrama about a housemaid struggling to find normalcy and love in the midst of war.

Tine

1964•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Axel Strøbye.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Prop and Berta Borgmester Frandsen (voice) Average Similar →
1998 The Olsen Gang's Last Trick Kriminalkommisær Jensen Average Similar →
1995 Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier Interview Subject Average Similar →
1994 Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner Fridas morfar Carl Hit Similar →
1991 Høfeber Overlæge Hit Similar →
1987 Pelle the Conqueror Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord Hit Similar →
1987 Babette's Feast Kusken Hit Similar →
1983 Otto Is a Rhino Hr. Otto Løwe Hit Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Long Gone Kriminalkommissær Jensen Hit Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1981 Jeppe på Bjerget Ridefogeden Average Similar →
1979 The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1979 Kick Me in the Traditions! Doktor Schmidt Average Similar →
1978 The Olsen Gang Goes to War Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1977 The Olsen Gang Outta Sight Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1976 The Olsen Gang Sees Red Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1976 The Ghost Train Heinz-Otto von Münsterland, chauffør Average Similar →
1975 The Olsen Gang on the Track Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1974 The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1973 The Olsen Gang Runs Amok Kriminalkommisær Jensen Hit Similar →
1971 Kid Gang on the Go Onkel Erik Lund Average Similar →
1968 The Veterinarian's Adopted Children Cirkusdirektør Don Pedro Hit Similar →
1967 Six Kids and the Honeymooners Onkel Erik Lund Average Similar →
1967 Wife on vacation Allan Thorsen Hit Similar →
1967 Tre mand frem for en trold Max, journalist Super Hit Similar →
1966 Six Kids and Their Uncle Erik Lund Hit Similar →
1965 Een pige og 39 sømænd Captain Barker Average Similar →
1965 The Girl and the Playboy Max - imprisario for Marlene Hit Similar →
1965 It's Nifty in the Navy - Average Similar →
1964 Gertrud Axel Nygen Hit Similar →
1964 Premiere i helvede Richard - Direktør Hit Similar →
1964 Tine - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Selvmordsskolen Doktor X Super Hit Similar →
1963 South of Tana River Derek Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Girl and the Press Photographer Aksel Gormsen Average Similar →
1962 Oskar Egon Larsen, massør Average Similar →
1962 Det stod i avisen Peter Average Similar →
1962 Han, hun, Dirch og Dario Henry Average Similar →
1962 Duellen - Hit Similar →
1960 Faith, Hope and Witchcraft Vred mand Average Similar →
1959 The Poet and the Little Mother Landmåleren Average Similar →
1958 Styrmand Karlsen - Hit Similar →
1957 Be Dear to Me - Hit Similar →
1956 Kristiane af Marstal Svendsen Average Similar →
1954 Det er så yndigt at følges ad - Hit Similar →
1954 Vores lille by - Hit Similar →
1954 Father of Four: In the Snow - Average Similar →
1954 I kongens klæ'r Thorvald Rønne Hit Similar →
1954 Karen, Maren og Mette - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Fløjtespilleren Klarinetspiller Hit Similar →

Axel Strøbye - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Axel Strøbye?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Axel Strøbye is "Karen, Maren og Mette" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Axel Strøbye acted in?

Axel Strøbye has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Axel Strøbye?

Other notable films include "South of Tana River", "Tre mand frem for en trold", and "Selvmordsskolen".