Robbie Rotten Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Early Life, Career, Affairs And More
Posted By: Saba Altaf | March 8, 2018Robbie Rotten(Stefan Karl Stefansson) is an Icelandic film and stage actor/comedian, best known for playing the villain Robbie Rotten of Nicker’s popular TV program Lazy Town, that currently airs worldwide in over 103 countries, in all five continents, on [such distinguished] networks as BBC, CBBC, CBS, Discovery Kids, Disney, RUV-Icelandic TV, and Nick Jr.
Early Life of Robbie Rotten
After graduation from drama school from The Icelandic Academy of Arts in Reykjavík] he signed up with the National Theatre of Iceland, soon to be praised by critics and audiences alike as one of the most individual and versatile actors of the younger generation, introduced at the beginning of a new millennium.
Professional Life of Robbie Rotten
As a lead comedic actor with the NT he was invited to play the leading role in the original theatre production of Lazy Town, in which he created the character of Robbie Rotten and when the play eventually turned into a Television series, he was the obvious choice for the same part, in recognition of his contribution to its extraordinary success.
Achievements of Robbie Rotten
As the villain Robbie Rotten (Stefan Karl Stefansson) has been instrumental to the series and the success it has achieved, which includes number of prestigious awards and honours, including an EMAIL Award, EDDA Award, Emmy Award nominations, and most notably two BAFTA Award nomination in the United Kingdom as well as having won the 2006 BAFTA Award, when Lazy Town specifically awarded for the episode titled “Robbie’s Greatest Misses.” He has also received the “Thorbjorn Egner Award” for an Outstanding Stage Performance as well as having his one-man show, Thousand Island dressing, selected by the President of the Leipzig Film Festival in Germany, as a showcase of Icelandic theatre, and performed at the festival’s 10 year anniversary.
Interesting Facts about Robbie Rotten
He has trained in a number of things. Such as Baritone voice, Russian and English fencing (guarded and unguarded) Tap dancing, Modern dance, Comedia del Arte, Stand-up comedy, piano, accordion, and drums
Played Robbie Rotten in theatres, the Lazy Town (2004) show started.
He also known as the “Icelandic Jim Carrey.”
Robbie runs an organization supporting bullied children called Rainbow Children. He hopes to see the organization grow bigger and come to the US.
Stefan Karl runs his own TV and film production company in Europe, currently developing projects.
He is a keen aviation enthusiast with a solo permit as a pilot, a licensed skipper for fishing boats of 30 tons, and during photography of the latest series of Lazy Town, he spent his entire spare time offset as a featured singer, vocal impressionist and youngest member of the popular rock’s roll band Stedman, a group of celebrated musicians, all over fifty, whose catchphrase is “Lets embrace the oldest teenage rock band in Scandinavia.”
Robbie Rotten and Relationships
Robbie Rotten (Stefan Karl Stefansson) married with Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir, a renowned actress, and novelist, since 29th December 2002. He currently resides in San Diego with his wife, their three daughters and one son.
Personal Quotes of Robbie Rotten
Robbie Rotten (Stefan Karl Stefansson) was a product of many years of thinking and doing. What you see on the TV show is different from his first personality. One of the big challenges playing a part like Robbie is bringing the right kind of energy. You don’t want to scare the littlest viewers, but you have to bring a certain villain personality with humor.
There is no difference in preparing for Robbie Rotten or any serious classical role… Every part you prepare for you has to be honest and truthful. And wholly believe that the character exists – otherwise no one will accept your acting. Kids are a demanding audience, and they KNOW when something is untruthful.
As many actors have said before me, being famous or well-known can be nice, or it can be a burden. It all depends on how you look at it. I love my fans – they have come along on this ride with me. And have said too many nice things for me ever to count. I am grateful.
As an actor in Iceland, I found good training and colleagues in the National Theatre, and none of us could have predicted the kind of fame that Lazy Town found globally. When you are an actor or do anything in the arts for a career, your life will take many unexpected twists and turns.
Robbie Rotten Net worth
Robbie Rotten (Stefan Karl Stefansson) has a net worth of $2 million. He is working on some new projects which will surely increase his net worth.