Known For: Writing
Popularity: 2
Status: Deceased at 78 years old (death on 24/12/1990)
Date of Birth: 12/12/1912
Place of Birth: Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
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).