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Magnus Devold

Known For
Acting
Born
November 13, 1986 in Oslo, Norway
Active Years
1999–2025 (27 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 13, 1986 Oslo, Norway 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1999–2025
27 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Full Name: Magnus Trygve Olsen Devold.
Born: November 13, 1986.
Place of Birth: Oslo, Norway.
Professions: Comedian, actor, stunt reporter, writer.
Known for/Credits:
Swedes are people
Tonight with Ylvis (I kveld med Ylvis) (sidekick and writer)
Get me to the Games (also referred to as Kjør meg til OL in Norwegian source)
@home (VGTV series, writer)
TV Ekstra
Norway's best party
The World's Best Holiday
Føkkings Fladseth (2023)
Lilyhammer (2012)
Slep meg på ferie (traveling Norway)
Other details: Has been a presenter and participant in various programs on TVNorge.

Magnus Trygve Olsen Devold is a Norwegian comedian, actor, writer, and stunt reporter born on November 13, 1986, in Oslo, Norway. He is recognized for his work on several television productions, including the series Swedes are people, Tonight with Ylvis (I kveld med Ylvis), where he served as a sidekick and writer, and the VGTV series @home, for which he is also credited as a writer. His acting and television credits include Get me to the Games, TV Ekstra, Norway's best party, and The World's Best Holiday. Devold has appeared in Lilyhammer and Føkk

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Magnus Trygve Olsen Devold (also known as Magnus Devold).
Born: November 13, 1986, in Oslo, Norway.
Professions: Comedian, actor, stunt reporter, writer.
Known for/Credits:
Swedes are people
Tonight with Ylvis (I kveld med Ylvis) (sidekick and writer)
Get me to the Games (also referred to as Kjør meg til OL in Norwegian source, where he traveled to Pyeongchang 2018 and Tokyo 2020)
@Home (VGTV series, writer)
TV Ekstra
Norway's best party
The World's Best Holiday
Føkkings Fladseth (2023)
Lilyhammer (2012)
Slep meg på ferie (traveled Norway lengthwise)
Other details: Program leader and participant on TVNorge.
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Magnus Trygve Olsen Devold is a Norwegian comedian, actor, writer, and stunt reporter born on November 13, 1986, in Oslo, Norway. He has established a career through various television programs, including roles in the series Swedes are people and Tonight with Ylvis, also known as I kveld med Ylvis. In the latter program, he served as a writer and sidekick. His work also includes appearances in TV Ekstra, Norway's best party, and The World's Best Holiday.
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Devold has been a participant and program leader on several programs on TVNorge. He is recognized for his work on the VGTV series @Home, for which he is credited as a writer. His television credits also include the 2012 production Lilyhammer and the 2023 title Føkkings Fladseth. Additionally, he has produced travel programs involving long-distance driving without a driver's license. These include Get me to the Games, where he traveled to the Pyeongchang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and Slep meg på ferie, in which he traveled across Norway.
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Magnus Trygve Olsen Devold is a Norwegian comedian, actor, writer, and stunt reporter born on November 13, 1986, in Oslo, Norway. He has gained recognition through his work on several television series, including Swedes are people and Tonight with Ylvis, also known as I kveld med Ylvis. In the latter series, Devold served as both a writer and a sidekick. His television credits also encompass TV Ekstra, Norway's best party, and The World's Best Holiday.

Devold has been a participant and program leader for various

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

LOL: Last One Laughing - Norway - Halloween SpecialRoast on the Coast - NorwayBest in show
Dette er humorYlvis mot Ylvis: Kampen om gullplatenYlvis mot Ylvis: Kampen om gullplatenSkinnet bedrar
KamikazeFøkkings Fladseth
24-stjerners julekalenderDen store matfesten - ToscanaDrag Me Out Norge
All Against AllKøVoksensmerterYlvis på holmen med Calle og MagnusTop Gear Norge
Taskmaster Norway
Juleølkalenderen
Praktisk info med Jon AlmaasMandagsklubbenKjør meg til OL
The Know Show
Brille
Lilyhammer
I kveld med YlvisCurling King
Twigson
Nytt på nytt

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • LOL: Last One Laughing - Norway - Halloween Special (2025) as Deltaker
  • Roast on the Coast - Norway (2025) as Self
  • Best in show (2025) as Self
  • Dette er humor (2024)
  • Ylvis mot Ylvis: Kampen om gullplaten (2024)
  • Ylvis mot Ylvis: Kampen om gullplaten (2024) as Self
  • Skinnet bedrar (2024)
  • Kamikaze (2023) as Self
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  • Føkkings Fladseth (2023)
  • 24-stjerners julekalender (2022) as Self
  • Den store matfesten - Toscana (2022) as Self
  • Drag Me Out Norge (2022)
  • All Against All (2020) as Self
  • Kø (2020)
  • Voksensmerter (2020) as Magnus Devold
  • Ylvis på holmen med Calle og Magnus (2020)
  • Top Gear Norge (2020) as Guest star
  • Taskmaster Norway (2019) as Self
  • Juleølkalenderen (2018) as Magnus Devold
  • Praktisk info med Jon Almaas (2017)
  • Mandagsklubben (2017)
  • Kjør meg til OL (2017)
  • The Know Show (2015) as Self - Participant
  • Brille (2013) as Self - Panelist
  • Lilyhammer (2012) as Dogwalker
  • I kveld med Ylvis (2011) as Self
  • Curling King (2011) as Bud (uncredited)
  • Twigson (2009) as Flyttemann 2
  • Nytt på nytt (1999)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Magnus Devold best known for?

Magnus Devold is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ted 2 (2015), All Against All (2020), Taskmaster Norway (2019), Blindside (1987).

When and where was Magnus Devold born?

Magnus Devold was born on November 13, 1986 in Oslo, Norway.

How many credits does Magnus Devold have?

Magnus Devold has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.

What is Magnus Devold's background in cinema and television?

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Magnus Devold by the numbers

29credits
2films
27TV series
1999–2025active years

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