Strøbye was most famous for his comedy roles, as the confused uncle in
Min søsters børn (My sisters Children) and the hustler Gyldenkål in
Familien Gyldenkål (The Goldcabbage Family).
But his biggest role and success was in Matador the TV series a lawyer
Skjold Hansen, he started his acting career and education as an actor
at Det Kongelige Teater (The Royal Danish theater), he also worked at
Folketeatret (The peoples theater).
Strøbye made his movie debut in Nåler 1951 and his last role was in
1998, as the aging inspector in the legendary Olsen Banden
movies.