Magnús Scheving Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, producer, entrepreneur, and athlete. He is the creator and co-star of the children's television show LazyTown. Scheving is the son of Þórveig Hjartardóttir and Eyjólfur Magnússon Scheving. In 1992 he 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. He is the CEO, creator, and co-founder of LazyTown Entertainment. This company... MORE

Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, producer, entrepreneur, and athlete. He is the creator and co-star of the children's television show LazyTown. Scheving is the son of Þórveig Hjartardóttir and Eyjólfur Magnússon Scheving. In 1992 he 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. He 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 to children. He is also creator of the show LazyTown (Latibær in Iceland), where he plays Sportacus (known as Íþróttaálfurinn in Icelandic). In 2006, Scheving received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Icelandic Edda Award ceremonies for his work as founder and creator of the LazyTown franchise. The President of Iceland presented the award to him. Scheving starred in the 2010 film The Spy Next Door. He is married to Ragnheiður Melsteð. Scheving and Ragnheiður have two children. Scheving has another daughter from a LESS