Biography
Magnus Magnusson, (born Magnús Sigursteinsson; 12 October 1929 – 7 January 2007) was an Icelandic-born British-based journalist, translator, writer and television presenter. Born in Reykjavík, he lived in Scotland for almost all his life, although he never took British citizenship. He came to prominence as a BBC television journalist and was the presenter of the BBC television quiz programme Mastermind for 25 years. His catchphrase "I've started, so I'll finish" was said whenever the time for questioning a contestant ran out while he was reading a question on the show.
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Filmography
all 22
TV Shows 13
self 11
Movies 9
Narrator 1
Writer 1
The Garden Party (1998)
TV
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett (1997)
Movie
Himself
Bliss (1995)
Movie
Self
Shooting Stars (1993)
TV
Countryfile (1988)
TV
Self - presenter
God, the Universe and Everything Else (1988)
Movie
Self
The Dame Edna Experience (1987)
TV
Narrator
Natural World (1983)
TV
6
Countdown (1982)
TV
Self
Wogan (1982)
TV
Self - 'Mastermind' Questionmaster
Private Life of the Ford Cortina (1982)
Movie
Self
The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)
TV
Self
An Audience with... (1978)
TV
Norman MacCaig: A Man in My Position (1977)
Movie
Pebble Mill at One (1972)
TV
Mastermind (1972)
TV
Presenter
The Treasures of Tutankhamun (1972)
Movie
Magnus Magnesium
The Goodies (1970)
TV
Self - Narrator (voice)
Cumbernauld, Town For Tomorrow (1970)
Movie
Self - Introduced by (UK version)
The Violent Universe (1969)
Movie
Self - Presenter / Self - Contributor
Chronicle (1966)
TV
Writer
County of the Clyde (1963)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.73
Based on 8.84 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1963
1972
1982
1982
1998
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1929-10-12
Deathday2007-01-07 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceReykjavík, Iceland
ChildrenSally Magnusson
CitizenshipsIceland, United Kingdom
AwardsMedlicott Medal, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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