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Axel Strøbye

Axel Strøbye

Actor · Died July 12, 2005, aged 77 · Frederiksberg, 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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 22, 1928
Died
July 12, 2005 (aged 77)
From
Frederiksberg, Danmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 104 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 34% in 30 days

What are Axel Strøbye's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 88th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
56%
Self
16%
Power
14%
Morality
7%
Society
4%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 1 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 0 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
5
Warm
4
Melancholic
3
Thrilling
3
Contemplative
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Axel Strøbye's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Axel Strøbye's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

104 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page.

  • Prop and Berta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Borgmester Frandsen (voice)

  • The Olsen Gang's Last Trick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

  • Den hemmelige tunnel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 24 episodes · as Mortensens chef

  • Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Interview Subject

  • Carl Th. Dreyer und Gertrud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Fridas morfar Carl

  • Hugo, the Jungle Creature (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as (voice)

  • Skibet i Skilteskoven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 24 episodes · as Viggo Velva

  • Høfeber (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Overlæge

  • Camping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Kraftværkschef Viborg

  • Station 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 3 episodes · as Simonsen

  • The Girl in a Swing(1988)

    as Jarl Borgen

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Pelle the Conqueror(1987)

    as Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • The Fight For The Red Cow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Babette's Feast(1987)

    as Kusken

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Final Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • The Chronic Innocence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rektor

  • Rainfox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Brander

  • Anthonsen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 5 episodes · as Fredlund

  • Topsy Turvy(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • May (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Hilmer

  • Otto er et næsehorn(1983)

    as Hr. Otto Løwe

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Kidnapning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as De Mille

  • The Olsen Gang Long Gone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Kriminalkommissær Jensen

  • The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

  • Jeppe på Bjerget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ridefogeden

  • The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders(1979)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kick Me in the Traditions! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Doktor Schmidt

  • Matador (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 18 episodes · as Viggo Skjold-Hansen

  • The Olsen Gang Goes to War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

  • Vandalism (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Charles Gyldenkål

  • The Olsen Gang Outta Sight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

  • Watch Your Back, Professor! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Goldcabbage Family Breaks the Bank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Charles Gyldenkål

  • The Olsen Gang Sees Red(1976)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Ghost Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Heinz-Otto von Münsterland, chauffør

  • Kassen stemmer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Direktør Karmann

  • Flaming Fire Chief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Brand-Børge

  • The Olsen Gang on the Track(1975)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Goldcabbage Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Charles Gyldenkål / Iversen

  • The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang(1974)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Me, Too, in the Mafia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Olfert

  • The Olsen Gang Runs Amok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kriminalkommisær Jensen

  • Fætrene på Torndal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Frands

  • Bedside Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Hr. Bosserup

  • Bedside Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Hr. Bosted

  • How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Baron Joachim von Hasteen

  • Kid Gang on the Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Onkel Erik Lund

  • Tjærehandleren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Verner Vestad, distriktslæge

  • Den fine mand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Fægtemesteren

  • Bedroom Mazurka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Otto Bostedt

  • The House at Christianshavn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Advokat Lorentzen · as Holger · as Theodor

  • Ta' lidt solskin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Poul Otto Madsen

  • Helle for Lykke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Hr. Steffensen

  • Mig og dig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Henning Hansen, jurist

  • The Veterinarian's Adopted Children (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Cirkusdirektør Don Pedro

  • Six Kids and the Honeymooners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Onkel Erik Lund

  • Love Thy Neighbour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Hotelvært Kostøl

  • Wife on vacation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Allan Thorsen

  • Tre mand frem for en trold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Max, journalist

  • Six Kids and Their Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Erik Lund

  • Nu stiger den (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Just

  • I, A Lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Ole Schmidt

  • Dyden går amok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as N.O., højesteretssagfører

  • Hold da helt ferie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Søren Justesen

  • Een pige og 39 sømænd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Captain Barker

  • Mor bag rattet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Racer Robert

  • The Girl and the Playboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Max - imprisario for Marlene

  • It's Nifty in the Navy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Biedermann og brandstifterne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Gertrud(1964)

    as Axel Nygen

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Premiere i helvede (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Richard - Direktør

  • Tine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Selvmordsskolen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Doktor X

  • South of Tana River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Derek

  • Sextet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Robert

  • Bussen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Lars

  • A Day Without Lies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • En af dagene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Carl

  • The Girl and the Press Photographer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Aksel Gormsen

  • Oskar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Egon Larsen, massør

  • Det stod i avisen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Peter

  • Crazy Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Hjalmer

  • Han, hun, Dirch og Dario (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Henry

  • Duellen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Den grønne elevator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • The Quiet Battle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Erik Sørensen

  • Faith, Hope and Witchcraft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Vred mand

  • The Poet and the Little Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Landmåleren

  • Et knudeproblem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Styrmand Karlsen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Be Dear to Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • The Young Have No Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Kristiane af Marstal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Svendsen

  • Det er så yndigt at følges ad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Vores lille by (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Father of Four: In the Snow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • I kongens klæ'r (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Thorvald Rønne

  • Karen, Maren og Mette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Jan går til filmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Regissør

  • Det gælder livet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Fløjtespilleren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Klarinetspiller

  • Naalen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 104 titles from 1951 to 2001; peak year 1974.

Biggest box office

Pelle the Conqueror (1987)

$2.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Pelle the Conqueror (1987)

Midcredits 95th

Film career

19512001

Peak 1974 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1964Screen debut· Gertrud

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting104 of 104: 104 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score86th

By decade

1950s15 · acting1960s36 · acting1970s27 · acting1980s16 · acting1990s9 · acting2000s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
6479

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Axel Strøbye's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 86th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 82nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 10 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

The Girl in a Swing (1988)

52nd percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Babette's Feast (1987)

Midcredits 96th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Axel Strøbye work with?

People who share at least 2 of Axel Strøbye's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bent Fabricius-Bjerre shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers