Magne Furuholmen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 1, 1962 in Oslo, Norway
- Active Years
- 1983–2022 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Magne Furuholmen, also known by his stage name Mags, was born on November 1, 1962, in Oslo, Norway. He is a Norwegian musician, composer, and visual artist. Furuholmen is the keyboardist of the synthpop and rock band A-ha, which he forms alongside Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy. He was named Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success. As a visual artist, his solo exhibitions have been held in Norway, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere in Europe, with his work represented in private and public institutions and museums worldwide, including The Norwegian State Archives and Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
Career overview
Magne Furuholmen is a Norwegian musician, composer, and visual artist born in Oslo, Norway, on November 1, 1962. Also known to music fans by his stage name Mags, he is recognized as the keyboardist of the synthpop and rock band A-ha, which forms a trio alongside Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy. Prior to his work with A-ha, Furuholmen formed the band Bridges alongside Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, drummers Erik Hagelien and Øystein Jevanord, and bassist Viggo Bondi, releasing the self-financed LP Fakkeltog in 1980.
With A-ha, Furuholmen achieved international success, highlighted by 1985 breakthrough hits such as Take On Me and The Sun Always Shines On TV. The group also performed the theme song for the James Bond film The Living Daylights in 1987 and contributed the theme Celice in 2006. Furuholmen has additionally been credited on soundtracks including Grosse Pointe Blank.
Alongside his music career, Furuholmen is a visual artist who has held solo exhibitions in Norway, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere in Europe. His artwork is represented in private and public institutions and museums worldwide, including The Norwegian State Archives and the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. In 2016, he undertook his biggest commission to date by creating the largest ceramic sculpture park in Scan. For his services to Norwegian music and international success, Furuholmen was named Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- a-ha: True North (2022) as Self
- a-ha: The Movie (2021) as Self
- a-ha: MTV Unplugged - Summer Solstice (2017) as Self
- a-ha | BBC Radio 2 In Concert (2016) as Self
- Beatles (2014) Original Music Composer
- a-ha: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert (2011) as Self - a-ha
- a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.2 (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.1 (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Simple Minds & a-ha in Concert: Engers Castle in Neuwied, Germany (2009) as Self - a-ha
- a-ha | SWR3 New Pop Festival 2009 (2009) as Self
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Show Act
- The History of Norwegian Rock Music (2004)
- ZIBB (2003) as Self
- a-ha: Live at Vallhall - Homecoming (2001) as Self
- Dragonflies (2001) Original Music Composer
- A1 - In the Picture (2000) Songs
- a-ha: Headlines and Deadlines (1999) as Self
- Bloody Angels (1998) Original Music Composer
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Die (1994) Original Music Composer
- a-ha | Live in South America 1993 (1993) as Self
- a-ha | East Of The Sun West Of The Moon (1990) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self - a-ha
- The Living Daylights (1987) Theme Song Performance
- a-ha | Hunting High And Low (1985) as Self
- Ta sjansen (1983)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Magne Furuholmen best known for?
Magne Furuholmen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including a-ha: The Movie (2021), The War Is Over (1966), ZIBB (2003), The Long Goodbye (1973).
When and where was Magne Furuholmen born?
Magne Furuholmen was born on November 1, 1962 in Oslo, Norway.
How many credits does Magne Furuholmen have?
Magne Furuholmen has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2022.
What is Magne Furuholmen's background in cinema and television?
Magne Furuholmen, also known by his stage name Mags, was born on November 1, 1962, in Oslo, Norway. He is a Norwegian musician, composer, and visual artist. Furuholmen is the keyboardist of the synthpop and rock band A-ha, which he forms alongside Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy. He was named Knight First Class o...
Magne Furuholmen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- ZIBB (2003) as Self — aged about 40
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self — aged about 33
- a-ha: The Movie (2021) as Self — aged about 58
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self - a-ha — aged about 24
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Show Act — aged about 43
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