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Björn Ulvaeus

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Björn Ulvaeus
Björn Ulvaeus in November 2023.
Born
Björn Kristian Ulvaeus

(1945-04-25) 25 April 1945 (age 79)
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)
(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
Signature

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

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