He’s such a great writer. He followed in his family’s footsteps, being the son of a former arm-wrestling champion, and he has been ranked as one of the best arm wrestlers in the world. Powerhouse Samuelsson was inducted into the Strongman Hall of Fame at Europe's Strongest Man this past weekend, becoming one of just six men to be given the accolade. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. SMASH HIT: Samuelsson currently stars as Clapa in BBC drama The Last Kingdom (Image: BBC) Samuelsson left the world of strongman behind him some years ago after beginning to find work as an actor. Samuelsson plays Gunnar Nyberg, a detective in the 2011 Swedish crime thriller series Arne Dahl. Woman bared breasts and accused kebab staff of rape in violent rampage, Obese squirrel spotted enjoying McDonald's cheeseburger, Loose Women sparks controversy over Chrissy Teigen stillborn comments, Moment dog stops its tipsy owner from falling, and guides her to bed, MP spoke in Commons despite having coronavirus symptoms, Black woman restrained and left upside-down in car by police she called for help, Michigan family's car and home vandalised over BLM sign, Harry and Meghan launch Black History Month campaign, Heavy rain and storms forecast for this weekend, Keir Starmer says children should learn more black British history, New sanitary towels you can flush down the toilet, Prankster sends 'Will you marry me?' If you’ve missed the first couple of episodes, catch up on the series on BBC iPlayer now. “So I just tried to portray him the way I pictured in my own head. Throughout his career, he has been supported at every competition by his wife Kristin, a former two-time winner of Sweden's strongest woman. ... What happened to Clapa actor Magnus Samuelsson? Magnus Samuelsson (born December 21, 1969), is a Swedish actor, former strongman and winner of the 1998 World's Strongest Man contest in Morocco.The son of a former Swedish arm wrestling champion, he has also been ranked among the best arm wrestlers in the world and was a European Arm Wrestling champion prior to becoming a professional strongman. News Sport Covid-Free Zone. “It makes me glad to hear people have the same vision when they read it.”. Powerhouse Samuelsson was inducted into the Strongman Hall of Fame at Europe's Strongest Man this past weekend, becoming one of just six men to be given the accolade. The action combined with Samuelsson's own body strength resulted in a snapped humerus. In 2009 Samuelsson won the Swedish version of the television series Dancing with the Stars, beating songwriter Laila Bagge in the final. News... but not as you know it. And the 1998 winner of the World’s Strongest Man explained he worked hard to bring his portrayal of the character to life.

However, after failing to make the finals in the 2008 World's Strongest Man contest, Samuelsson announced his retirement from competition after 14 years competing in the sport. The injury occurred because Jones employed the novice technique of side twisting. In 2001, Samuelsson became the overall champion of the Strongman Super Series. News. He achieved a 31 podium finish making him one of the all-time most successful strongman competitors. ': Black Lives Matter protesters kneel outside Downing St, Thousands attend Black Lives Matter protest in London, Meet the mums taking down dating app creeps, Middlesbrough mayor says town will defy govt's lockdown restrictions, Matt Hancock announces local lockdown restrictions for Liverpool, NZ Police perform emotional haka in honour of murdered Sergeant Matiu Ratana, Dramatic footage shows moment gang tries to set police on fire, Alligator kills 6-month-old dog by Florida lake, Animation shows distribution of people testing positive for Covid-19, EC President: 'This draft bill is a breach of the obligation of good faith', Naga Munchetty laughs at 'balls will be blowing everywhere' weather forecast, Mickey Rourke reveals himself on The Masked Singer early, Two brothers dead in car crash, witnessed by parents, Jeffree Star says ex Andre Marhold lied to him as he addresses 'robbery', Man who said coronavirus was 'bulls**t' speaks from hospital bed, How Chris Watts' neighbour basically cracked the murder case within hours, Steph McGovern bursts into tears hearing Chris Kamara speak about racism, Students party in Coventry student accommodation, Indigenous woman in Quebec hospital pleads before death, Kanye West dances with locals in Haiti visit.

Samuelsson plays Clapa in the BBC's The Last Kingdom. “Every time I read a book, I have this inner movie playing in my own head,” he continued. Magnus Samuelsson (born December 21, 1969), is a Swedish actor, former strongman and winner of the 1998 World's Strongest Man contest in Morocco. STRONGMAN-turned-actor Magnus Samuelsson has fast-tracked his way into the fabled land of fan favouritism with his portrayal of Clapa in BBC drama The Last Kingdom.

He has also achieved a podium place in WSM on five separate occasions. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. [3] One of the reasons he declined was that he believed the film was going to be a B movie. The agent who had phoned him to offer the role had told him that he would "fight with swords and so", and also named a couple of actors in the cast, which Magnus Samuelsson did not recognize.[4]. Catch Magnus Samuelsson as Clapa in The Last Kingdom on Thursdays 9pm on BBC Two. A hulking Dane, Uhtred trains Clapa for king Guthred’s army of Cumbraland. 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Samuelsson lives in Tidersrum in Östergötland. For more information visit www.thelastkingdom.tv, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Fans of The Last Kingdom have heard some of the cast members use the name Ethelwich to describe a particular setting in the series. After competing in the IFSA Strongman World Championship in 2005, he returned to compete in the 2006 World's Strongest Man but failed to make it past the qualifying rounds due to a back injury. It has also been aired in Germany and UK. 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Despite his screen alias Clapa only being introduced during the second season – available to catch up on iPlayer now – he has proven to be a hit with viewers. Catch Magnus Samuelsson as Clapa in The Last Kingdom on Thursdays 9pm on BBC Two. “[On the show] there is lots of awesome people, both behind the camera and in front, it’s a super nice production with very gifted people.

The series are now available on Amazon Prime.