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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Person · Open Library

Works: 2

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It's sports day!
Sleepless in LazyTown

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Iceland
Active from: 1964-11-10

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Listeners: 18
Total plays: 140

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SignalP 6.0 predicts all five types of signal peptides using protein language models
· 2022 · cited 2,642x
Global prevalence and genotype distribution of hepatitis C virus infection in 2015: a modelling study
· 2017 · cited 1,589x
Segmented lateral dyke growth in a rifting event at Bárðarbunga volcanic system, Iceland
· 2014 · cited 492x
Gradual caldera collapse at Bárdarbunga volcano, Iceland, regulated by lateral magma outflow
· 2016 · cited 283x
Ash generation and distribution from the April-May 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
· 2012 · cited 280x

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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.

Early life