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Magnus Härenstam

Johan Herbert Magnus Härenstam (19 June 1941 – 13 June 2015) was a Swedish television host, actor and comedian. Härenstam hosted the Swedish version of the game-show Jeopardy! For 14 years before being replaced by Adam Alsing.

Magnus Härenstam

Magnus Härenstem under föreställningen Morsning goodbye, 2012.

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Name
Magnus Härenstam
Birth Name
Johan Herbert Magnus Härenstam
Born
19 June 1941
Birthplace
Västervik, Sweden
Died
13 June 2015
Place of death
Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation
Television host, actor
Known for
Fem myror är fler än fyra elefanter
Nationality
Sweden
Education
Stockholm University
Honours
Lisebergsapplåden · Kristallen Honorary Award · Medal of S:t Erik
Languages
Swedish

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Johan Herbert Magnus Härenstam (19 June 1941 – 13 June 2015) was a Swedish television host, actor and comedian. Härenstam hosted the Swedish version of the game-show Jeopardy! For 14 years before being replaced by Adam Alsing.

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