Thorbjørn Egner
Norwegian artist and writer (1912-1990) · Norway · On the map · Writers · Died at 78
Thorbjørn Egner 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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1990Died24 December 19901983Peer Gynt Literary AwardAward1982Spellemann Award for children's record of the yearAward1979Cappelen PrizeAward1977Spellemann Award for children's record of the yearAward1975Oslo City Culture AwardAwardSpellemann Award for children's record of the yearAward1963BokkunstprisenAward1912Born12 December 1912
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Ivo Caprino Directed Karius and Baktus (1955)
Sven-Bertil Taube Thorbjørn wrote People and Robbers of Cardemon Town (1989)
Brasse Brännström Thorbjørn wrote People and Robbers of Cardemon Town (1989)
Grynet Molvig Thorbjørn wrote People and Robbers of Cardemon Town (1989)
Lasse Åberg Thorbjørn wrote People and Robbers of Cardemon Town (1989)
Reidar Sørensen Thorbjørn wrote People and Robbers of Cardemon Town (1989)
Jon Skolmen Thorbjørn wrote People and Robbers of Cardemon Town (1989)
Katinka Faragó Produced Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1988)
Bente Erichsen Directed Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1988)
Gyula Gazdag Directed A három jószívű rabló (1979)
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Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1990 · aged 78
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