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Magnus Magnusson(1929-2007)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Magnus Magnusson was born on 12 October 1929 in Reykjavik, Iceland. He was an actor and writer, known for Rock in Reykjavik (1982), Mastermind (1972) and Love and Death on Long Island (1997). He was married to Mamie Baird. He died on 7 January 2007 in Balmore, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
BornOctober 12, 1929
DiedJanuary 7, 2007(77)
BornOctober 12, 1929
DiedJanuary 7, 2007(77)
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Known for

Rock in Reykjavik (1982)
Rock in Reykjavik
7.2
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1982
Mastermind (1972)
Mastermind
6.3
TV Series
  • Self - Host
  • Presenter (1972-1997)
John Hurt, Jason Priestley, and Fiona Loewi in Love and Death on Long Island (1997)
Love and Death on Long Island
6.9
  • Quiz Master
  • 1997
Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
The Goodies
7.7
TV Series
  • Magnus Magnesium

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  • John Hurt, Jason Priestley, and Fiona Loewi in Love and Death on Long Island (1997)
    Love and Death on Long Island
    6.9
    • Quiz Master
    • 1997
  • Mastermind (1996)
    Mastermind
    Video Game
    • Question Master
    • 1996
  • Eddie Large and Syd Little in The Little and Large Show (1978)
    The Little and Large Show
    5.2
    TV Series
    • 1986
  • Vikings!
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Narrator
    • 1980
  • Morecambe and Wise at the BBC
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Various
    • 1979
  • Curriculee Curricula (1978)
    Curriculee Curricula
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • Narrator
    • 1978
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
    The Goodies
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Magnus Magnesium
    • 1975
  • Billy Liar (1973)
    Billy Liar
    7.5
    TV Series
    • The M.C.
    • 1974
  • Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Storyteller
    • 1968

Writer



  • Chronicle (1966)
    Chronicle
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1970–1976
  • Tuesday's Documentary (1968)
    Tuesday's Documentary
    7.7
    TV Series
    • narrative script
    • 1970

Camera and Electrical Department



  • Rock in Reykjavik (1982)
    Rock in Reykjavik
    7.2
    • additional cinematographer
    • 1982

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Dopey
  • Born
    • October 12, 1929
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Died
    • January 7, 2007
    • Balmore, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Mamie BairdJune 30, 1954 - January 7, 2007 (his death, 5 children)
  • Children
      Sally Magnusson
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Appointed an Honorary KBE in 1989.
  • Trademark
      If he was interrupted by the time-expiry buzzer during a question on Mastermind (1972) he would always answer: "I've started, so I'll finish".

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  • When did Magnus Magnusson die?
    January 7, 2007
  • How did Magnus Magnusson die?
    Pancreatic cancer
  • How old was Magnus Magnusson when he died?
    77 years old
  • Where did Magnus Magnusson die?
    Balmore, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
  • When was Magnus Magnusson born?
    October 12, 1929

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