Björn Ulvaeus

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Björn Ulvaeus
Björn Ulvaeus in May 2013
Born
Björn Kristian Ulvaeus

(1945-04-25) 25 April 1945 (age 78)
NationalitySwedish
Alma materLund University
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • composer
  • musician
  • singer
  • guitarist
  • producer
  • writer
  • musical director
Years active1963–present
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouse(s)
Agnetha Fältskog
(m. 1971; div. 1980)

Lena Källersjö
(m. 1981)
Children4, including Linda and Peter Christian Ulvaeus
Parent(s)Aina Ulvaeus
Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Labels

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (credited as Björn Ulvæus Swedish pronunciation: [bjœːɳ ɵlˈveːɵs]; born 25 April 1945)[1] is a Swedish songwriter, producer, a former member of the Swedish musical group ABBA (1972–1982), and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia!. He co-produced the movie Mamma Mia! with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny Andersson.

References[change | change source]

  1. Come out and vote! at YouTube, Ulvaeus pronounces his name at 0:08, Retrieved 31 May 2017