Thorbjørn Egner

Writer

Born: December 12, 1912 (78 years old)

Died: December 24, 1990

Place of birth: Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]

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).

Filmography (3)

• Three Robbers and a Lion (2022, ★ 6.6)
• Karius and Baktus (1955, ★ 6.9)
• In the Forest of Huckybucky (2016, ★ 6.2)