Thorbjørn Egner

Writing

Thorbjørn Egner

Born December 12, 1912 · Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]

Died December 24, 1990 · aged 78

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

Three Robbers and a LionThree Robbers and a Lion · 2022
Three Robbers and a Lion
6.52022
MovieAnimationFamily
The three thieves Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan lives together with their always hungry lion in the little town of Kardemomme town, the home to a fair but kind police officer, and the strict Aunt Sofie.
In the Forest of HuckybuckyIn the Forest of Huckybucky · 2016
In the Forest of Huckybucky
6.22016
MovieAnimationFamily
In the woods there lives a mouse and his friends, and they are always scared of getting eaten by the fox or other predators who can't get food in a fair way. They have to make some laws so they all can live togheter in peace.
Santa's Workshop
Nov 12, 2026
Santa's Workshop · 2026
Santa's Workshop
2026
MovieComedyFamily
Nine-year-old Mari is really looking forward to Christmas. Her journalist dad, Svein, on the other hand, loves his job so much, he barely notices the festive season. One night, Mari’s Christmas list vanishes – and in its place lies a mysterious mitten. The mitten sends Mari, Svein and her adventurous grandma on an exciting quest to find Santa Claus. Meanwhile, Stubby the Wishlist Elf is in a panic — he’s lost his mitten, which might just lead this curious family straight to the secret location of Santa’s workshop! He must stop them before it’s too late!
Karius and BaktusKarius and Baktus · 1955
Karius and Baktus
7.01955
MovieAnimationFamily
The little tooth trolls Karius and Baktus tries to persuade Jens not to brush his teeth, and their picking holes in his teeth can go on as planned. If the mother's plea to Jens is winning, the happy days of white bread and syrup is over.
When the Robbers Came to the Town of CardamomWhen the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom · 1980
When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom
1980
MovieFamily
The story of the town of Cardamom and the people there, as well as the only characters who stir up serious trouble.
Folk og røvere i Kardemomme byFolk og røvere i Kardemomme by · 1988
Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by
4.01988
MovieFamily
The three robbers Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan lives together with their always hungry lion in the little town of Kardemomme by, the home to a fair but kind police officer, and the strict Aunt Sofie.
Scampermouse in a JamScampermouse in a Jam · 1955
Scampermouse in a Jam
5.81955
MovieFamilyAnimation
The story of a group of mice who learn the benefits of putting aside their nuts instead of frittering them away.

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