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Magnús Scheving

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Magnús Scheving

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.

Infobox

Born
Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (1964-11-10) 10 November 1964 (age 61)Borgarnes, Iceland
Occupations
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Years active
1990–present
Known for
LazyTown (2004–2014)
Spouses
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Children
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Tables

Film · Filmography
2010
The Spy Next Door
Role(s)
Anton Poldark
Notes
First and only movie role
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2010
The Spy Next Door
Anton Poldark
First and only movie role
Television · Filmography
2006
The Paul O'Grady Show
Role(s)
Surprise Guest
2008
LazyTown Extra
Role(s)
Lead role
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2004–2014
LazyTown
Sportacus
Lead role English & Icelandic dub
2006
The Paul O'Grady Show
Surprise Guest
2008
LazyTown Extra
Lead role
· Production work
2008
LazyTown Extra
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
2010
The Spy Next Door
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2004–20072013–2014
Role(s)
LazyTown
Notes
Yes
Year
Film
Director
Writer
Producer
Creator
2010
The Spy Next Door
No
No
No
No
2004–20072013–2014
LazyTown
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2008
LazyTown Extra
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

References

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  6. "I am Sportacus!"
    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/nov/24/lifeandhealth.broadcasting
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  9. Leap!: Ditch Your Job, Start Your Own Business & Set Yourself Free
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  10. "Magnús Scheving voted Athlete of the Year"
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  14. Magnús Scheving: Turning Health Into a Game (MOVE Congress 2019)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ps5033mhM
  15. Áfram Latibaer!
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  26. "MAJOR announcement. This will be my last @crossfitgames season. ..."
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    https://www.boxrox.com/bkg-to-retire-from-crossfit-and-become-professional-actor/
  28. Magnús Scheving at IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1551787/
  29. The Spy Next Door (4/10) Movie CLIP - Hungry Bacteria (2010) HD
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  31. WOBI
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  32. Magnús Scheving, aka Sportacus, with, um, Colombia's Sportacus. What is going on?!
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mB_hbsY9-c0
  33. Magnús Scheving in Colombia, we doing the supermoves and singing Boogie woogie boo and Bing Bang
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmubtYk_CE
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    https://www.rokrestaurant.is/about
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  51. "12.12.2022 kom lítill Scheving í heiminn ❤️ Öllum heilsast vel … nema kannski hundinum sem er hundfúll 😃"
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWZD8woj-5/
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    https://www.icelandreview.com/news/lazytown-creator-scheving-awarded-mexico/
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