Thorbjørn Egner
Known for
Writing
Born
December 12, 1912
Birthplace
Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
Died
December 24, 1990 (aged 78)
Biography
Thorbjørn Egner (December 12, 1912 – December 24, 1990) was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known principally for his books, plays and musicals for children. He is principally associated with his narratives for children including Karius og Baktus (1949) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1955).
Best known work
Karius and Baktus
1955
Three Robbers and a Lion
2022
In the Forest of Huckybucky
2016
Scampermouse in a Jam
1955
Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by
1988
A három jószívű rabló
1979
Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken
2006
When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom
1980
Santa's Workshop
2026Filmography
2026
Santa's WorkshopOriginal Story
2022
Three Robbers and a Lionas Narrator (voice), Book
2016
2006
Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parkenas Self (archive footage)
1988
1980
1979
A három jószívű rablóWriter
1955
Karius and Baktusas Teaterdirektør (voice), Writer
1955
Scampermouse in a Jamas Fortelleren