Magnus Magnusson
- January 9, 2024
- Game Show Host
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Magnus Magnusson |
| Occupation | Game Show Host |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 12, 1929(1929-10-12) |
| Age | 95 |
| Date Of Death | 2007-01-07 |
| Birthplace | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Magnus Magnusson Biography
| Name | Magnus Magnusson |
| Birthday | Oct 12 |
| Birth Year | 1929 |
| Place Of Birth | Reykjavik |
| Birth Country | Iceland |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Mamie Magnusson |
| Children(s) | Sally Magnusson, Jon Magnusson |
Magnus Magnusson is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on October 12, 1929 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Television journalist, writer, and presenter best known for his hosting of the Mastermind quiz show.
The quiz show Mastermind was hosted by him and He and Clive Anderson both hosted the quiz show Mastermind..
He was married to Mamie bird, and they had a son called Siggi. Siggi died tragically in 1973.
Magnus Magnusson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Game Show Host |
| House | Living in own house. |
Magnus Magnusson is one of the richest Game Show Host from Iceland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Magnus Magnusson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in Edinburgh where his father was the Icelandic counsel. He attended the Edinburgh Academy, where he was part of the marching band.
Mastermind, which ran from 1972 to 1997 was the longest-running quiz show. The show’s catchphrase was “I’ve begun, so I’ll end.”
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Magnus Magnusson Dating?
According to our records, Magnus Magnusson married to Mamie Magnusson. As of December 1, 2023, Magnus Magnusson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Magnus Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Iceland. Magnus Magnusson celebrates birthday on October 12 of every year.
What was Magnus Magnusson famous for?
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 ran out while he was reading a question on the show.
How long did Magnus Magnusson do mastermind?
Magnusson presented the long-running television quiz show Mastermind from 1972 to 1997 on BBC-1. His catchphrase, which his successor John Humphrys also used, was “I’ve started so I’ll finish”.
Is Magnus Magnusson still alive?
January 7, 2007
Who is Sally Magnusson father?
Magnus Magnusson
Who first presented Mastermind?
The first ever edition of ‘Mastermind’ was recorded at Liverpool University and aired on BBC One in 1972. The show was hosted by former journalist Magnus Magnusson , a formidable Scot of Icelandic parentage who was billed as the show’s “Interrogator”.