Stefán Karl Stefánsson
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Stefán Karl Stefánsson (born July 10, 1975 in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland) is an Icelandic film and stage actor who is best known for playing the character Robbie Rotten on the television show LazyTown.
When Stefánsson was twelve, he made his first appearance on stage as a guard in Robin Hood. He is a well-known performer in Iceland and has starred in many plays, also appearing in a few films.
He currently lives in Iceland with his wife, Icelandic actress, author and former TV-host Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir, and has two daughters.
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[edit] Acting in Lazy Town
Many children's program reviewers have commented on his funny, high calibre acting as Robbie Rotten in LazyTown. Moreover, his screenplay contributions are seen as a significant part of the show's success.
[edit] Trivia
- Stefánsson enjoys collecting vintage cars, playing the accordion, piano, and drums. He also loves playing Robbie Rotten on Lazy Town.
- He played Glanni Glæpur on stage in Magnus Scheving's play "Glanni Glæpur í Latibær" five years before appearing in LazyTown.
- Stefan runs an organization supporting bullied children called Rainbow Children. Stefan hopes to see the organization grow bigger and come to the US.
- Stefan spent the summer of 2006 as the lead singer of a popular Icelandic pop band "Stuðmenn."
- Stefan recently gave a very successful lecture (November 7 2006) on bullying for children and parents in Iceland. It was broadcast via internet into all participant schools. Close to 20,000 viewers watched the lecture simultaneously. [citation needed]
[edit] Filmography
Theater 2002-2003 ~Life x 3 by Yazmina Resa - The role of Henry. ~Noises off by Michael Frayn - The role of Lloyd
2001-2002 ~Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand - The title role of Cyrano de Bergerac.
2000-2001 ~Singin' in the Rain by Comden, Green, Freed and Brown - The role of Cosmo brown. ~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - The Role of Simeon Panteleyitch Ephikhodof. ~Stones in His Pockets by Marie Jones - The co-leading role of Jake Quinn as well as many other characters.
1999-2000 ~Robbie Rotten in LazyTown by Magnus Scheving and Sigurdur Sigurjonsson - The title role of Robbie Rotten ~A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare - The role of Puck and Philostrate. ~Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken - The role of the dentist (Orin Scrivello) as well as seven other parts. ~1000 Island Dressing by Hallgrímur Helgason - A one man show.
1998-1999 ~Ivanov by Anton Chekhov - The role of Count Shabelskii. ~Palace of Crows by Einar Örn Gunnarsson - The role of Frans.
1997-1998 ~The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling - The role of Bagheera, the black panther.
Films 2002 ~Stella for Office Guðný Halldórsdóttir - The role of a gay sheep farmer.
2001 ~Regina by Maria Sigurdardottir - The role of constable Manni.
Television 2004 - present ~LazyTown created by Magnus Scheving (broadcasted in 130 countries worldwide) - The role of Robbie Rotten
2001 ~Annual Comedy News (Channel 1) directed by Oskar Jonasson
2000 ~Cars can fly (Channel 1) directed by Andres Indridason ~Car mechanic sketches for Eurovision (Channel 1) directed by Stefan Karl Stefansson ~Angel no. 5503288 (Channel 1) directed by Olafur Johannesson
1999 ~God Exists... and Love (Channel 1, Drama Academy of Iceland) directed by Hilmar Oddsson ~Annual Comedy News (Channel 1) directed by Sigurdur Sigurjonsson and Orn Arnason
1998 ~Baking trouble (Channel 1) directed by Haukur Hauksson
1994 ~Annual Comedy News (Channel 1) directed by Gudny Halldorsdottir
Voiceover ~Disney's Hercules cartoon series ~Batman cartoon series ~The new adventure of ocean girl ~Alfred the Duck cartoon series ~Once upon a time cartoon series ~The lost little Caterpillar, the voice of the worm (www.thecaterpillar.com) ~Antz the movie, voice of Chip ~Stuart Little the movie, voice of Mr. Stout.
Skills Stefán Karl has been trained in a number of things: ~ Baritone voice ~ Russian and English fencing (guarded and unguarded) ~ Tap dancing ~ Modern dance ~ Comedia dell'arte ~ Stand-up comedy ~ Plays the piano, accordion and drums
