Björn Ulvaeus

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (credited as Björn Ulvæus Swedish pronunciation: [bjœːɳ ɵlˈveːɵs]; born 25 April 1945) 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.

Björn Ulvaeus
File:Björn Ulvaeus 2023 (53338026438) (cropped).jpg Björn Ulvaeus in November 2023.
Born	Björn Kristian Ulvaeus 25 April 1945 (aged 80) Gothenburg, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Alma mater	Lund University
Occupation	Songwriter composer musician singer guitarist producer writer musical director
Years active	1963–present
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouse(s)	Agnetha Fältskog ​ ​ (m. 1971; div. 1980)​ Lena Källersjö ​ ​ (m. 1981)​
Children	4, including Linda and Peter Christian Ulvaeus
Parent(s)	Aina Ulvaeus Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus
Musical career
Genres	Europop folk rock Swedish folk rock Euro disco schlager
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Labels	Polar Music RCA Victor Atlantic Epic Polydor Polygram Universal Music
Associated acts	ABBA Hootenanny Singers Benny Andersson
Signature
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Björn Ulvaeus Media

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  Björn Ulvaeus (second from right) with Hootenanny Singers, 1967

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  Ulvaeus on The Eddy Go Round Show in 1975

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  cliché réalisé sur le plateau de l'émission "Les rendez-vous du Dimanche"

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  Order of Vasa - Commander 1st Class