Magnús Scheving Biography
Magnús Scheving born Magnús Örn Scheving 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 also portrayed the character Sportacus.
Magnús Scheving Age
Scheving is 57 years old as of 2021. He was born on 10 November 1964, in Borgarnes, Iceland. He celebrates his birthday every 10 of November every year.
Magnús Scheving Height and Weight
Magnus stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.74 meters) tall and he Weighs 72 kilograms (159 lb). He has brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Magnús Scheving Education
He was trained as a sports teacher in his youth and later decided to retrain in architecture.[citation needed] Though intending to be an architect, he went into carpentry instead.
Magnús Scheving Family, Parents, Siblings
Scheving was born and raised by her parents in the small town of Borgarnes in Iceland. He is the son of Þórveig Hjartardóttir and Eyjólfur Magnússon Scheving. His paternal grandfather was Danish. At 15 years old he had his first job as a telephone exchange messenger boy for Borgarnes.
Magnús Scheving Wife and Children
Magnus was married to Ragnheiður Melsteð who is the co-founder and former executive producer of LazyTown Entertainment. The two got married in 1989 and their marriage ended in 2014. They are blessed with two children but they have not disclosed their names in public.
Magnús Scheving Salary
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Magnús Scheving Net Worth
Magnus has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a writer, entrepreneur, producer, actor, and athlete. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Magnús Scheving Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Magnús Scheving.
Magnús Scheving Wiki
- Full Names: Magnús Örn Scheving
- Popular As: Magnús Scheving
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Writer, Entrepreneur, Producer, Actor, and Athlete
- Nationality: Icelandic
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Magnús Scheving Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 57 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: 10 November 1964
- Place of Birth: Borgarnes, Iceland
- Birthday: 10 November
Magnús Scheving Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: 72 kilograms
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
Magnús Scheving Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Eyjólfur Magnússon Scheving
- Mother: Þórveig Hjartardóttir
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Married to Ragnheiður Melsteð
- Children: 2
Magnús Scheving Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $8 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Writer, Entrepreneur, Producer, Actor, and Athlete
Magnús Scheving Career
In 1992, Magnús became the Icelandic Men’s Individual Champion in aerobic gymnastics. In 1993, he became the Scandinavian champion and was the European champion twice in 1994 and 1995. He was voted Athlete of the Year in Iceland in 1994. In addition to his sports career, Magnús became a well-known and sought-after public and motivational speaker around the world. He also from 1991–93 hosted his own chat show in Iceland, with a format where parents could come on and ask him questions about how to raise healthy children. In 1995, he published a children’s book called Áfram Latibær, the first recorded work in the LazyTown franchise. During this time, he was also running a carpentry business, which gave him the money to travel the world. He also was a fitness teacher for teenagers at a local school, having earned a degree in sports science at the University of Iceland.
LazyTown
In the 1990s, during a career as an extensive public speaker, Magnús noticed an absence of healthy lifestyle role models for children. It was during this period that he began to compete in aerobic competition both nationally and internationally. In 1995, he published Áfram Latibær, an Icelandic children’s book which explains the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The book was adapted into a stage play of the same name directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The show toured Iceland from 1996–1997 and made LazyTown a household name across the country. It was shown to be immensely popular among children and so, a sequel was written, Glanni Glæpur Í Latabæ, which was the first time Robbie Rotten was introduced, played by Stefán Karl Stefánsson.
LazyTown was commissioned by Nickelodeon in May 2003 and the first episode aired on Nick Jr. on August 16, 2004.
Magnús is the CEO, creator, and co-founder of LazyTown Entertainment. This company produces books, videos, games, and sporting goods to help promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle for children. He is also the creator of the show LazyTown (Latibær in Iceland), where he played Sportacus (known as Íþróttaálfurinn in Icelandic) from 2004–2014. In 2006, Magnús received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Icelandic Edda Award ceremonies for his work as founder and creator of the LazyTown franchise. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, presented the award to him. Magnús starred in the 2010 film The Spy Next Door in which he portrayed a Russian villain attempting to destroy all of the world’s oil supplies.
Career after LazyTown
After LazyTown Entertainment was bought by Turner Broadcasting in the summer of 2011, Magnús announced that he would be departing the role of Sportacus in late 2014 (after the end of the TV series), passing it on to Dýri Kristjánsson, who played Sportacus in all subsequent live shows. He also announced in late 2014 that he would depart from his position as CEO of LazyTown Entertainment.
Since mid-2016, along with his partner, Hrefna Björk Sverrisdóttir, he has owned and managed ROK restaurant, a Scandinavian/seafood restaurant in Reykjavík.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magnús Scheving
Who is Magnús?
Magnús Scheving born Magnús Örn Scheving 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 also portrayed the character Sportacus.
How old is Magnús?
Scheving is 57 years old as of 2021. He was born on 10 November 1964, in Borgarnes, Iceland. He celebrates his birthday every 10 of November every year.
How tall is Magnús?
Magnus stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.74 meters) tall and he Weighs 72 kilograms (159 lb). He has brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Is Magnús married?
Magnus was married to Ragnheiður Melsteð who is the co-founder and former executive producer of LazyTown Entertainment. The two got married in 1989 and their marriage ended in 2014. They are blessed with two children but they have not disclosed their names in public.
How much is Magnús worth?
Magnus has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a writer, entrepreneur, producer, actor, and athlete. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Magnús make?
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does Magnús live?
Because of security reasons, Magnús has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Magnús dead or alive?
Magnús is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Magnús Now?
To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.
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