Magnús Scheving

Also known as Magnus Scheving, Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving, Magnus Orn Eyjolfsson Scheving, Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson, Magnus Orn Eyjolfsson

Icelandic actor and athlete

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Magnús Scheving is an Icelandic actor and athlete known for combining physical fitness with entertainment work. He is notable for creating and starring in children's television programs that promote exercise and healthy living.

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Borgarnes, Iceland

Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, entrepreneur, producer, actor and athlete. He is the creator, director, and star of the children's television show LazyTown, in which he portrayed the character Sportacus.

Known for

Áramótaskaup: 20152015
The Spy Next Door — Poldark2010
LazyTown Extra — Sportacus2008
LazyTown’s New Superhero — Sportacus2005
LazyTown Surprise Santa — Sportacus2005
LazyTown — Sportacus2004
Robbie Rotten in LazyTown — Íþróttaálfurinn1999
A Midsummer´s Journey - A view of Iceland1997
Go LazyTown — Íþróttaálfurinn1996
LazyTown - Best Friends — Íþróttaálfurinn

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Iceland
Place of birth: Borgarnes
Educated at: University of Iceland
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: Icelandic
Notable work: LazyTown
Sport: aerobic gymnastics
Image: Magnus Scheving 2 cropped.jpg

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Commons category: Magnús Scheving
date of birth: 1964-11-10
name in native language: Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving
start of work period: 2018-00-00

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Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving ( Icelandic: [ˈmaknuːs ˈscɛːvɪŋk]; born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, television producer, entrepreneur, actor, and former athlete. He is best known as the creator of the children's television show LazyTown, on which he served as a producer and director, and portrayed the character Sportacus. A two–time European champion as well as World championship silver and bronze medalist in aerobic gymnastics, he was named the Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year in 1994.

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