Who played the superhero in LazyTown?
Who played the superhero in LazyTown?
Magnús Scheving
Sportacus (Icelandic: Íþróttaálfurinn, meaning “The Athletic Elf”) is a fictional character from the Icelandic children’s television show LazyTown, created and portrayed by Magnús Scheving. His name is a portmanteau of the ancient figure Spartacus and the word sport, which represents his athleticism.
Why is Sportacus number 10?
He speaks English and Icelandic and is from “an island in the North Sea.” In the past, LazyTown was protected by a similar hero from that area with a #9 on his chest (Sportacus wears a number 10). He wants to make sure LazyTown is happy, and knows that they have to be healthy and fit if they want to be happy.
What happened to Sportacus?
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.
Is Sportacus from LazyTown still alive?
He died on 21 August 2018 at the age of 43. His wife stated that “Per Stefan’s wishes, there will be no funeral. His earthly remains will be scattered in secrecy in a distant ocean.”
When was LazyTown canceled?
October 13, 2014
LazyTown/Final episode date
Who was sportacus 9?
Sportacus 9 is the superhero who served LazyTown before Sportacus 10. He is briefly mentioned by Mayor Meanswell in “Welcome to LazyTown”. According to the origin story on the LazyTown Entertainment site, Sportacus 9 had a moustache like the current Sportacus and behaved similarly.
What is sportacus name?
Magnús SchevingLazyTown
Sportacus/Played by
How many kids does Magnus Scheving have?
3 children
Magnus Scheving is the star, creator, producer and director of the world wide hit children’s TV show LazyTown. He has 3 children and is married to Ragnheiður.
What happened to Spartacus from LazyTown?
Icelandic actor Stefan Karl Stefansson, who played LazyTown villain Robbie Rotten, has died aged 43 from cancer. Stefansson was best known for his role on the children’s show, which was produced from 2004 to 2014. He was initially diagnosed with bile duct cancer in 2016, but said it had been removed with surgery.
What does Sportacus mean in Lazy Town?
Sportacus (played by Magnús Scheving) is a fictional character from the Icelandic children’s television show LazyTown. He is the main protagonist of the show. His name is a portmanteau of the ancient figure Spartacus and the word sport which represents his athleticism.
Who plays sportsportacus in LazyTown?
Sportacus is one of the main characters of LazyTown. He is played by the creator of the show, Magnús Scheving.
What is Sportacus 10?
Sportacus 10 (‘Sportacus’ to his friends) is LazyTown’s resident action-health hero. He’s the hero every little boy and girl wants to be: fit, agile and an amazing acrobat with lightning fast moves. He loves to use everyday items in outrageous ways and never does anything ordinary when he can do it with flair.
Is Sportacus a hero or villain?
He is the main protagonist of the show. His name is a portmanteau of the ancient figure Spartacus and the word sport which represents his athleticism. Sportacus humbly describes himself as a “slightly-above-average hero”, though his friends have a higher opinion of him, calling him “superhero”.
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