Thorbjørn Egner

Thorbjørn Egner

Known for
Writing
Born
December 12, 1912
Died
December 24, 1990 (aged 78)
Birthplace
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).

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Filmography