Thorbjørn Egner

Known for: Writing

Born: December 11, 1912 in Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway] - Died: December 23, 1990

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).