Karl Stegger
Danish actor (1913–1980)
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Karl Stegger (11 January 1913, in Aarhus – 13 April 1980, in Frederiksberg) was a Danish actor, who appeared in 158 films which makes him the most used Danish film actor..[1]
Died13 April 1980 (aged 67)
OccupationsActor, Singer
Yearsactive1950–1980
Karl Stegger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 January 1913 |
| Died | 13 April 1980 (aged 67) |
| Occupations | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 1950–1980 |
He mostly appeared in comedy, but also had some serious roles e.g. as the vicar in Præsten i Vejlby (based on the Steen Steensen Blicher drama). He became famous in 1955 when he replaced Ib Schønberg as the father in the popular Far-til-Fire-film series (Father of Four). Later he appeared in several of the Olsen-banden-movies and the TV series Matador as Consul Holm.
Selected filmography
- The Crime of Tove Andersen (1953)
- The Son (1953)
- Paw (1959)
- Neighbours (1966)
