
Thorbjørn Egner
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- December 12, 1912
- Died
- December 24, 1990
- Birthplace
- Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
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

Santa's Workshop 2026
Original Story

Three Robbers and a Lion 2022
as Narrator (voice), Book

In the Forest of Huckybucky 2016
Book

Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken 2006
as Self (archive footage)

Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by 1988
Writer

When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom 1980
Book
- A három jószívű rabló
A három jószívű rabló 1979
Writer

Karius and Baktus 1955
as Teaterdirektør (voice), Writer

Scampermouse in a Jam 1955
as Fortelleren
Credits from TMDB.