Karl Stegger | |
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Born |
Aarhus, Denmark |
11 January 1913
Died | 13 April 1980 Frederiksberg, Denmark |
(aged 67)
Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Years active | 1950–1980 |
Karl Stegger (11 January 1913 in Aarhus – 13 April 1980 in Frederiksberg) was a Danish actor, who appeared in 157 films which makes him the most used Danish actor.
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 Dad in the popular Far-til-Fire-film series (Daddy of Four). Later he appeared in several Olsen Gang-movies and the TV series Matador as Consul Holm.