Axel Strøbye
Encyclopedia
Axel Strøbye was a Danish
film actor. He appeared in over 100 films between 1951
and 2000
.
He was born in Frederiksberg
, Denmark
and died in Copenhagen
, Denmark
.
Cinema of Denmark
Denmark has been producing films since 1897 and since the 1980s has maintained a steady stream of product due largely to funding by the state-supported Danish Film Institute. Historically, Danish films have been noted for their realism, religious and moral themes, sexual frankness and technical...
film actor. He appeared in over 100 films between 1951
1951 in film
The year 1951 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Sweden - May Britt is scouted by Italian film-makers Carlo Ponti and Mario Soldati-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:...
and 2000
2000 in film
The year 2000 in film involved some significant events.The top grosser worldwide was Mission: Impossible II. Domestically in North America, Gladiator won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor ....
.
He was born in Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg Kommune is a municipality on the island of Zealand in Denmark. It surrounded by the city of Copenhagen. The municipality, co-extensive with its seat, covers an area of and has a total population of 98,782 making it the smallest municipality in Denmark area-wise, the fifth most...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and died in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
.
Selected filmography
- I kongens klæ'rI kongens klæ'rI kongens klæ'r is a 1954 Danish comedy film directed by Poul Bang and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Søren Rask - rekrut 66* Ove Sprogøe - Jens Rasmussen - rekrut 65* Kjeld Petersen - Grosserer Johan Petersen / 67...
(19541954 in filmThe year 1954 in film involved some significant events and memorable ones.-Events:*May 12 - The Marx Brothers' Zeppo Marx divorces wife Marion Benda...
) - Pigen og vandpyttenPigen og vandpyttenPigen og vandpytten is a 1958 Danish family film directed by Bent Christensen and starring Lily Broberg.-Cast:* Lily Broberg - Mai Grøndahl* Preben Mahrt - Erik Thorbjørn* Buster Larsen - Teaterdirektører...
(19581958 in filmThe year 1958 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 16- "In the Money" by William Beaudine is released on this date. It would be the last installment of The Bowery Boys series which began back in 1946....
) - The Poet and the Little MotherThe Poet and the Little MotherThe Poet and the Little Mother is a 1959 Danish family film directed by Erik Balling and starring Henning Moritzen. It was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Henning Moritzen - Poeten* Helle Virkner - Lillemor...
(19591959 in filmThe year 1959 in film involved some significant events, with Ben-Hur winning a record 11 Academy Awards.-Events:* The Three Stooges make their 190th and last short film, Sappy Bull Fighters....
) - Han, Hun, Dirch og DarioHan, Hun, Dirch og DarioHan, Hun, Dirch og Dario is a 1962 Danish comedy film directed by Annelise Reenberg and starring Ghita Nørby.-Cast:* Ghita Nørby - Marianne Borg* Ebbe Langberg - Poul Borg* Dirch Passer - Eigil Hansen...
(1962) - Crazy ParadiseCrazy ParadiseCrazy Paradise is a 1962 Danish comedy film directed by Gabriel Axel and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Angelus Bukke* Ove Sprogøe - Simon* Hans W...
(1962) - OskarOskar (film)Oskar is a 1962 Danish film directed by Gabriel Axel and starring William Bewer.-Cast:* William Bewer - Chauffør hos Rosentorn* Vera Gebuhr - Charlotte, stuepige* Judy Gringer - Tina, stuepige hos Bang* Lone Hertz - Vibeke Bang, Bernhards datter...
(1962) - DuellenDuellenDuellen is a 1962 Danish drama film directed by Knud Leif Thomsen. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Frits Helmuth - Mikael* Malene Schwartz - Tina* John Price - Claes* Axel Strøbye - Basse...
(1962) - SekstetSekstetSekstet is a 1963 Danish film directed by Annelise Hovmand. The film was selected as the Danish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 37th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.-Cast:* John Kelland as Peter* Ghita Nørby as Lena...
(1963) - The Girl and the Press PhotographerThe Girl and the Press PhotographerThe Girl and the Press Photographer is a 1963 Danish comedy film directed by Sven Methling and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Jens August Sebastian 'Bastian' Dusinius* Ghita Nørby - Lene Kristiansen* Paul Hagen - Søren...
(1963) - BussenBussen (film)Bussen is a 1961 Norwegian comedy film, directed by Arne Skouen and starring Leif Juster, and a strikingly similar 1963 Danish comedy film directed by Finn Henriksen and starring Dirch Passer. The plot and script is essentially the same in both films . The Danish version is made suitable for a...
(19631963 in filmThe year 1963 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* June 12 - Cleopatra starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison and Richard Burton premieres at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City....
) - School for SuicideSchool for SuicideSchool for Suicide is a 1964 Danish drama film directed by Knud Leif Thomsen. It was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Jørgen Ryg - Mand der ønsker at begå selvmord* Axel Strøbye - Professor / Bilsælger...
(1964) - It's Nifty in the NavyIt's Nifty in the NavyIt's Nifty in the Navy is a 1965 Danish comedy film directed by Finn Henriksen and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Valdemar Jensen* Ghita Nørby - Hanne Hansen* Ove Sprogøe - Knud Hansen* Paul Hagen - Svend Nielsen* Hans W...
(1965) - The Girl and the MillionaireThe Girl and the MillionaireThe Girl and the Millionaire is a 1965 Danish comedy film directed by Ebbe Langberg and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Direktør Jens Møller* Birgitte Bruun - Koncertpianist Marlene Brandt* Malene Schwartz - Britta...
(19651965 in filmThe year 1965 in film involved some significant events, with The Sound of Music topping the U.S. box office.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:...
) - I, a LoverI, a LoverI, a Lover is a 1966 Swedish-Danish comedy film directed by Börje Nyberg and starring Jørgen Ryg.-Cast:* Jørgen Ryg - Peter Isløv* Jessie Flaws - Elizabeth Schmidt* Axel Strøbye - Ole Schmidt* Kerstin Wartel - Sigrid Schmidt...
(19661966 in filmThe year 1966 in film involved some significant events.-Events:Animation legend Walter Disney, well known for his creation of Mickey Mouse, died in 15 December 1966 of acute circulatory collapse following a diagnosis of, and surgery for, lung cancer...
) - Love Thy Neighbour (19671967 in filmThe year 1967 in film involved some significant events. It is widely considered as one of the most ground-breaking years in film.-Events:* December 26 - The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour airs on British television....
) - The Veterinarian's Adopted ChildrenThe Veterinarian's Adopted ChildrenThe Veterinarian's Adopted Children is a 1968 Danish comedy film directed by Carl Ottosen and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Dyrlæge Linsager* Ove Sprogøe - Dr. Louis Hansen* Judy Gringer - Birgitte* Carl Ottosen - Dr...
(19681968 in filmThe year 1968 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter, starring Katharine Hepburn, debuts.* November 1 - The MPAA's film rating system is introduced.-Top grossing films :- Awards :...
) - My Sisters Children Go AstrayMy Sisters Children Go AstrayMy Sisters Children Go Astray is a 1971 Danish comedy film directed by Annelise Reenberg and starring William Rosenberg.-Cast:* William Rosenberg - Peter Berg* Jeanne Darville - Else Berg* Sonja Oppenhagen - Rikke Berg...
(19711971 in filmThe year 1971 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 8 - Bob Dylan's hour long documentary film, Eat the Document, premieres at New York's Academy of Music...
) - 1001 Danish Delights1001 Danish Delights1001 Danish Delights is a 1972 Danish comedy film directed by Sven Methling and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Grev Axel von Hasteen* Axel Strøbye - Baron Joachim von Hasteen* Poul Bundgaard - Peter, butler...
(19721972 in filmThe year 1972 in film involved some significant events.-Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:*Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon and Juliet MillsB...
) - Me, Too, in the MafiaMe, Too, in the MafiaMe, Too, in the Mafia is a 1974 Danish comedy film directed by Henning Ørnbak and starring Dirch Passer.-Cast:* Dirch Passer - Victor 'Viffer' Hansen* Freddy Albeck - Don Luigi* Jytte Abildstrøm - Donna Elvira* Dick Kaysø - Dino...
(19741974 in filmThe year 1974 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 7 - Blazing Saddles is released in the USA.*August 7 - Peter Wolf, lead singer of The J...
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