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Stefán Karl Stefánsson

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Stefán Karl Stefánsson

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Also known as Stefan Karl Stefansson, Stefán K. Stefánsson, Stefan Karl, Stefán Karl

Icelandic actor (1975–2018)

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Stefán Karl Stefánsson was an Icelandic actor best known for playing the villain Robbie Rotten on the children's television show "LazyTown." He became a cultural icon and internet phenomenon, particularly after his character's popularity led to widespread memes and fan appreciation in the years before his death from cancer in 2018.

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Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

Stefán Karl Stefánsson (July 10, 1975 – August 21, 2018) was an Icelandic actor and singer, best known for portraying antagonist Robbie Rotten on the children's television series LazyTown.

Known for

  • Ploey: You Never Fly Alone — Cat (FX) / Fox (FX) (voice)2018
  • Harry & Heimir: Murders Come First — Símon2014
  • Polite People — Lárus Skjaldarson2011
  • Jóhannes — Diddi2009
  • True Jackson, VP — Karl Gustav2008
  • LazyTown Extra — Robbie Rotten2008
  • Anna and the Moods — Special Ad Lib and Extras (voice)2007
  • LazyTown’s New Superhero — Robbie Rotten2005
  • LazyTown Surprise Santa — Robbie Rotten2005
  • LazyTown — Robbie Rotten2004

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Karl
Gender
male
Citizenship
Iceland
Place of birth
Hafnarfjörður
Place of death
Los Angeles
Spouse
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
Occupation
television actor
Educated at
Iceland University of the Arts
Languages spoken
English language
Notable work
LazyTown
Height
1.89
Number of children
4
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end of work period
2018-00-00
start of work period
1994-00-00
date of birth
1975-07-10
date of death
2018-08-21
cause of death
cholangiocarcinoma
nickname
Stebbi
medical condition
Tourette syndrome
manner of death
natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview

Stefán Karl Stefánsson (/ˈstɛfən ˈstɛfənsən/ STEF-ən STEF-ən-sən, Icelandic: [ˈstɛːfaun ˈkʰartl̥ ˈstɛːfaunsɔn]; 10 July 1975 – 21 August 2018) was an Icelandic actor and singer. He was best known for portraying Robbie Rotten, the antagonist of the children's television series LazyTown.

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