Thorbjørn Egner
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).
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 1912-12-12 · Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
- Died
- 1990-12-24
Known for
- Karius and Baktus (1955) — Teaterdirektør (voice)
- Three Robbers and a Lion (2022) — Narrator (voice)
- In the Forest of Huckybucky (2016) — Book
- Scampermouse in a Jam (1955) — Fortelleren
- Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1988) — Writer
- A három jószívű rabló (1979) — Writer
- Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken (2006) — Self (archive footage)
- When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom (1980) — Book
- Santa's Workshop (2026) — Original Story