Karl Stegger

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Karl Stegger (born January 11, 1913 in Aarhus, died April 13, 1980 in Frederiksberg) was a Danish actor, who appeared in 157 films which makes him the second most used Danish actor, only surpassed by Ove Sprogøe.

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 the late 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.