Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Icelandic actor best known for LazyTown
Born
July 10th, 1975
50 years ago
Died
August 21st, 2018
7 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Iceland
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An Icelandic actor gained prominence for portraying the character Robbie Rotten in the children's television series LazyTown. The show, which premiered in 2004, featured a mix of live-action and puppetry and became popular among younger audiences. Besides this role, the actor worked in various theatrical productions throughout his career. He also lent his voice to animated projects and participated in other TV series and films, contributing to the entertainment industry both in Iceland and internationally.
Portrayed Robbie Rotten in LazyTown
Performed in various theatrical productions
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