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
Björn Ulvaeus in May 2013
Born	Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (1945-04-25) 25 April 1945 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

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