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).
Thorbjørn Egner has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Signature works include Three Robbers and a Lion, Karius and Baktus, Santa's Workshop. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
