Magnus Magnusson was born on October 12, 1929 in Reykjavik, Iceland. He was an actor and writer, known for Rock in Reykjavik (1982), Love and Death on Long Island (1997) and Vikings! (1980). He was previously married to Mamie Baird. He died on January 7, 2007 in Balmore, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.