Torben is a Danish variant of the given name

Torbjörn Torbjörn, Thorbjörn, Torbjørn, or Thorbjørn (given name) are modern Swedish language, Swedish, Norwegian language, Norwegian and Danish language, Danish forms of the Old Norse and Icelandic language, Icelandic name ''Þorbjörn'', meaning thund ...

. People named Torben include: * Torben Betts (born 1968), English playwright and screenwriter * Torben Boye (born 1966), Danish former footballer *

Torben Frank Torben Frank (born 16 June 1968 in Copenhagen) is a Danish former footballer, who played in the striker role. He most successfully played for Danish clubs Lyngby Boldklub and Brøndby IF, and won four Danish championships. In addition, Frank ...

(born 1968), Danish former football striker * Torben Grael (born 1960), Brazilian sailor and twice Olympic gold medalist * Torben Hoffmann (born 1974), German former football defender * Torben Joneleit (born 1987), Monegasque-born German footballer * Torben Larsen (born 1942), Danish scientist in the field of hydrology and water pollution *

Torben Meyer Torben Emil Meyer (1 December 1884 – 22 May 1975) was a Danish-American character actor who appeared in more than 190 films in a 55-year career. He began his acting career in Europe before moving to the United States. Early life Meyer was ...

(1884-1975), Danish character actor * Torben Nielsen (born 1945), Danish former football player and manager * Torben Oxe (died 1517), Danish nobleman controversially executed for murder * Torben Piechnik (born 1963), Danish former football defender * Torben Schousboe (1937–2017), Danish music researcher and writer * Torben Skovlyst, Danish orienteering competitor

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