Magnus Magnusson

Game Show Host

Birthday October 12, 1929

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Reykjavik, Iceland

DEATH DATE Jan 7, 2007 (77)

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About

Television presenter, writer and journalist who is most known for hosting the popular quiz program Mastermind.

Before Fame

He grew up in Edinburgh, where his father was the Icelandic counsel, and he attended the Edinburgh Academy where he was a part of the marching brass band.

Trivia

Mastermind was the longest running quiz show from 1972 to 1997, and the popular catchphrase on that show was "I've started, so I'll finish."

Family Life

He was married to Mamie Bird, and the two had a son named Siggi who died tragically in 1973.

Associated With

He and Clive Anderson both hosted the quiz show Mastermind.