Skip to content
CharmyMovies
Björn Ulvaeus
Acting

Björn Ulvaeus

Born 25 Apr 1945 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden81 years110 credits

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA. He is also the co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! He co-produced the films Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again with fellow ABBA member and close friend Benny Andersson. He is the oldest member of the group. Björn Kristian Ulvaeus was born in Gothenburg on 25 April 1945. In 1951, he moved with his family to Västervik, Kalmar County. His parents were Aina Eliza Viktoria (née Bengtsson; 1909–2005) and Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus (1912–1999). Ulvaeus has one sister, Eva Margareta (born 1948). Ulvaeus studied business and law at Lund University after undertaking his military service, alongside comedian Magnus Holmström. Before gaining international recognition with ABBA, Ulvaeus was a member of the Swedish folk-schlager band Hootenanny Singers, known earlier as the "West Bay Singers", who had an enormous following in Scandinavia. While on the road in southern Sweden in 1966, they encountered the Hep Stars, and Ulvaeus quickly became friends with the group's keyboard player, Benny Andersson. The two musicians shared a passion for songwriting, and each found a composing partner in the other. On meeting again that summer, they composed their first song together: "Isn't It Easy To Say", a song soon to be recorded by Andersson's group. The two continued teaming up for music, helping out each other's bands in the recording studio, and adding guitar or keyboards respectively to the recordings. In 1968, they composed two songs together: "A Flower in My Garden", recorded by Hep Stars, and their first real hit "Ljuva Sextiotal", for which Stig Anderson wrote lyrics. The latter, a cabarét-style ironic song about the 1960s, was submitted for the 1969 Swedish heats for the Eurovision Song Contest, but was rejected; it was later recorded by diva Brita Borg. Another hit came in 1969 with "Speleman", also recorded by Hep Stars. While filming a nostalgic schlager special for television in March 1969, Björn met eighteen-year-old future wife and singer-songwriter Agnetha Fältskog. Björn Ulvaeus continued recording and touring with Hootenanny Singers to great acclaim while working as in-house producer at Polar Record Company (headed by future manager Stig Anderson), with Benny as his new partner. The twosome produced records by other artists and continued writing songs together. Polar artist Arne Lamberts Swedish version of "A Flower in My Garden" ("Fröken Blåklint") was one of Björn & Benny's first in-house productions. In December 1969, they recorded the new song "She's My Kind of Girl", which became their first single as a duo. It was released in March 1970, giving them a minor hit in Sweden and a top-ten hit in Japan two years later. The Hootenanny Singers entered Svensktoppen, the Swedish radio charts, in 1970 with "Omkring Tiggarn Från Luossa", a cover of an old folk-schlager song. It remained on the charts for 52 consecutive weeks, a record which endured until 1990; the song was produced by Björn and Benny, and had Ulvaeus's solo vocal and Benny's piano. ... Source: Article "Björn Ulvaeus" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus ist ein schwedischer Musiker, Sänger, Songwriter und Produzent, der vor allem als Mitglied der Musikgruppe ABBA bekannt ist. Er ist außerdem Co-Komponist der Musicals „Chess“, „Kristina från Duvemåla“ und „Mamma Mia!“. Gemeinsam mit seinem ABBA-Kollegen und engen Freund Benny Andersson produzierte er die Filme „Mamma Mia!“ und „Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again“. Er ist das älteste Mitglied der Gruppe.

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus, parfois orthographié Ulvæus, né le 25 avril 1945 à Göteborg, est un guitariste, chanteur, compositeur de chansons, parolier et producteur suédois. Président de la CISAC depuis 2020, il est connu pour avoir été un membre des groupes suédois Hootenanny Singers et surtout ABBA. Ses parents lui offrent une guitare quand il a 13 ans. Il commence à jouer dans des groupes de skiffle. Avant de faire partie d'ABBA, il commence sa carrière avec le groupe folk suédois Hootenanny Singers. Ils gagnent le radio-crochet Plats pa scen en 1963 sous le nom de West Bay Singers. Ils sont repérés par le producteur Stig Anderson. Björn écrit aussi ses propres chansons No Time et Baby those are the rules. En parallèle, l'artiste fait des études de droit et de commerce. Pendant la tournée de 1966, les Hootenanny Singers rencontrent les Hep Stars sur la route et Björn devient rapidement ami avec le pianiste de la formation rock Benny Andersson, ils composent ensemble leur première chanson Isn't it easy to say qui sera enregistrée par les Hep Stars. En 1969, lors d'une émission télévisée, Björn rencontre Agnetha Fältskog, Benny, Anni-Frid Lyngstad. En 1970, Björn et Benny forment un duo et sortent un album Lycka, Agnetha et Frida font les chœurs. C'est la naissance d'ABBA. Après ABBA, Björn Ulvaeus et Benny Andersson n'ont cessé de collaborer sur d'autres projets tels que les comédies musicales Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla ou Mamma Mia!. Les deux hommes ont également composé et produit les albums du duo Gemini Gemini (1985) et Geminism (1987) ainsi que l'album de Josefin Nilsson Shapes (1993). En 2020, Björn Ulvaeus devient le président de la CISAC. Il sort un nouvel album avec le groupe ABBA, Voyage, en novembre 2021 . L'artiste a également écrit trois ouvrages: deux livres pour enfants et une autobiographie. Son premier livre pour enfants The Little White Piano paraît en 2010, les droits sont versés à une association qui s'occupe de musicothérapie. Quatre ans plus tard, il publie Pop Story (ISBN 978-91-87513-78-7) qui raconte l'histoire d'ABBA, il cède ses droits à une fondation qui aide les enfants atteints d'un cancer. Il écrit son autobiographie, illustrée par Patrick Vale, You are who you meet (ISBN 978-91-639-8118-0) en 2018. Le guitariste épouse Agnetha Fältskog le 6 juillet 1971 puis divorce en 1979. Il se remarie avec Lena Källersjö le 5 janvier 1981. Ils annoncent leur séparation en février 2022. Il est le père de Linda et Christian Ulvaeus qu'il a eus avec Agnetha, et de Emma et Anna Ulvaeus avec sa deuxième épouse Lena. Source: Article "Björn Ulvaeus" de Wikipédia en français, soumis à la licence CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (nascido em 25 de abril de 1945) é um músico, cantor, compositor e produtor sueco, mais conhecido por ser integrante do grupo musical ABBA. Ele também é coautor dos musicais Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla e Mamma Mia!. Ao lado de seu colega de ABBA e amigo próximo Benny Andersson, coproduziu os filmes Mamma Mia! e Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. É o integrante mais velho do grupo. Björn Kristian Ulvaeus nasceu em Gothenburg, em 25 de abril de 1945. Em 1951, mudou-se com a família para Västervik. Seus pais eram Aina Eliza Viktoria Bengtsson (1909–2005) e Erik Gunnar Ulvaeus (1912–1999). Björn tem uma irmã, Eva Margareta Ulvaeus, nascida em 1948. Após cumprir o serviço militar, estudou administração e direito na Lund University, ao lado do comediante Magnus Holmström. Antes de alcançar reconhecimento internacional com o ABBA, Ulvaeus integrou a banda sueca de folk-schlager Hootenanny Singers, anteriormente conhecida como “West Bay Singers”, que desfrutava de enorme popularidade na Escandinávia. Durante uma turnê pelo sul da Suécia, em 1966, o grupo encontrou a banda Hep Stars, e Björn rapidamente se tornou amigo do tecladista Benny Andersson. Os dois compartilhavam a paixão pela composição e logo passaram a escrever músicas juntos. No verão daquele ano, compuseram sua primeira canção em parceria, “Isn't It Easy To Say”, posteriormente gravada pelos Hep Stars. A colaboração continuou e, em 1968, escreveram “A Flower in My Garden”, gravada pelos Hep Stars, e o primeiro grande sucesso da dupla, “Ljuva Sextiotal”, cuja letra foi escrita por Stig Anderson. A música, uma sátira em estilo cabaré sobre a década de 1960, foi submetida à seleção sueca para o Eurovision Song Contest de 1969, mas acabou rejeitada. Mais tarde, foi gravada pela cantora Brita Borg. Outro sucesso veio no mesmo ano com “Speleman”, também gravada pelos Hep Stars. Durante as filmagens de um especial televisivo de músicas schlager, em março de 1969, Björn conheceu a então jovem cantora e compositora Agnetha Fältskog, que mais tarde se tornaria sua esposa. Enquanto continuava gravando e excursionando com os Hootenanny Singers, Ulvaeus também trabalhou como produtor interno da Polar Music, dirigida por Stig Anderson. Ao lado de Benny Andersson, produziu discos para diversos artistas e seguiu compondo novas músicas. A versão sueca de “A Flower in My Garden”, intitulada “Fröken Blåklint” e interpretada por Arne Lamberth, foi uma das primeiras produções da dupla. Em dezembro de 1969, Björn e Benny gravaram “She's My Kind of Girl”, lançada como seu primeiro single conjunto em março de 1970. A canção alcançou sucesso moderado na Suécia e, dois anos depois, entrou no Top 10 do Japão. Também em 1970, os Hootenanny Singers chegaram à parada radiofônica sueca Svensktoppen com “Omkring Tiggarn Från Luossa”, versão de uma antiga canção folk-schlager. A música permaneceu na parada por 52 semanas consecutivas, um recorde que só seria superado em 1990. Produzida por Björn e Benny, a gravação trazia os vocais principais de Ulvaeus e Benny Andersson ao piano.

Acting (74)

70 Jahre ESC - More than Music
70 Jahre ESC - More than Music2026 · Self (archive footage)
ABBA: 50 Years of Pop
ABBA: 50 Years of Pop2024 · Self
Året var 1975
Året var 19752024 · Self (archive footage)
Mellons makt
Mellons makt2024 · Self (archive footage)
ABBA: Against the Odds
ABBA: Against the Odds2024 · Self (archive footage)
When ABBA Came to Britain
When ABBA Came to Britain2024 · Self (archive footage)
More ABBA at the BBC
More ABBA at the BBC2024 · Self (archive material)
ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold
ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold2023 · Himself
ABBA: The Movie - Fan Event
ABBA: The Movie - Fan Event2023 · Self
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees2022 · Self (archive footage)
Kalle Sändare, busringningens mästare
Kalle Sändare, busringningens mästare2022 · Self
ABBA V Queen
ABBA V Queen2022 · Self (archive footage)
The A-Z of Eurovision
The A-Z of Eurovision2020 · Self - Contestant (archive footage)
ABBA: In Their Own Words
ABBA: In Their Own Words2020 · Self
ABBA: Secrets of their Greatest Hits
ABBA: Secrets of their Greatest Hits2019 · Self
ABBA: Super Troupe
ABBA: Super Troupe2019 · Self
ABBA Forever: A Celebration
ABBA Forever: A Celebration2019 · Self
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again2018 · University Professor (uncredited)
Sven-Ingvars - Så många mil, så många år
Sven-Ingvars - Så många mil, så många år2016
Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull
Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull2016 · Self
Sven-Bertil
Sven-Bertil2016 · Self
The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One
The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One2015 · Self
ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition)
ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition)2015 · Self - Singer, Composer
Abba, P.S.
Abba, P.S.2014 · Self
ABBA at the BBC
ABBA at the BBC2013 · Self
Agnetha: ABBA & After
Agnetha: ABBA & After2013 · Self
The Heart of Eurovision with Julia Zemiro
The Heart of Eurovision with Julia Zemiro2013 · Self
The Joy of ABBA
The Joy of ABBA2013 · Self
ABBA: The Essential Collection
ABBA: The Essential Collection2012 · Self
Palme
Palme2012 · Self (archive footage)
The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song
The Nation's Favourite ABBA Song2010 · Self
ABBA: Live in Japan
ABBA: Live in Japan2009 · Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar2009 · Self (archive footage)
The Abba Years
The Abba Years2009 · Self
Mamma Mia: The Making of Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia: The Making of Mamma Mia2008 · Self - Lyricist
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!2008 · Greek God (uncredited)
Mamma Mia: The Making of Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia: The Making of Mamma Mia2008 · Executive Producer
ABBA: Dancing Queen Interviews
ABBA: Dancing Queen Interviews2007 · Self
ABBA: The Golden Years
ABBA: The Golden Years2007 · Self
ABBA: In Performance
ABBA: In Performance2006
Tour d'Eurovision
Tour d'Eurovision2005 · Self
Abba - The complete studio recording
Abba - The complete studio recording2005 · Self
Super Troupers: Thirty Years of ABBA
Super Troupers: Thirty Years of ABBA2004 · Self
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol12004 · self
Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home
Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home2003 · Self
ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits
ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits2003 · Self
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
ABBA: The Definitive Collection2002 · Self
Musikladen Live: The Very Best of ABBA
Musikladen Live: The Very Best of ABBA1999 · Self
Temalørdag: ABBA i 25 år
Temalørdag: ABBA i 25 år1999 · Self - ABBA
ABBA: The Winner Takes It All
ABBA: The Winner Takes It All1999 · Self
Ulvaeus & Gessle i Burmans spår
Ulvaeus & Gessle i Burmans spår1998 · Self
Ted - till minne av en popartist
Ted - till minne av en popartist1998 · Self (archive footage)
Fuck You, Fuck You Very Much
Fuck You, Fuck You Very Much1998 · Self
Kristina från Duvemåla - En konsertresa till Minnesota
Kristina från Duvemåla - En konsertresa till Minnesota1996 · Self
More Abba Gold - More Abba Hits
More Abba Gold - More Abba Hits1993 · Self
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert1989 · Narrator
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Lyrics by Tim Rice1985 · Self (segment: One Night In Bangkok)
Magasinet Special: Chess 1984
Magasinet Special: Chess 19841984 · Self
The Story of ABBA
The Story of ABBA1983 · Self
Dick Cavett Meets ABBA
Dick Cavett Meets ABBA1981

… and 14 more

Crew (33)

Zara Larsson - Honor The Light
Zara Larsson - Honor The Light2023 · Music
Mashup
Mashup2021 · Music
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again2018 · Executive Producer
Slipping Through My Fingers (or Meow-Ma Mia)
Slipping Through My Fingers (or Meow-Ma Mia)2018 · Original Music Composer
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again2018 · Songs
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again2018 · Lyricist
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again2018 · Music
Hjälp sökes
Hjälp sökes2014 · Lyricist
Forklift Comedy Covers ABBA's Take A Chance On Me
Forklift Comedy Covers ABBA's Take A Chance On Me2013 · Original Music Composer
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert2009 · Original Music Composer
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert2009 · Songs
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert2009 · Lyricist
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert2009 · Music
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!2008 · Music
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!2008 · Songs
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!2008 · Lyricist
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!2008 · Executive Producer
Chess
Chess2003 · Songs
Chess
Chess2003 · Original Music Composer
Chess
Chess2003 · Lyricist
Kristina från Duvemåla - En konsertresa till Minnesota
Kristina från Duvemåla - En konsertresa till Minnesota1996 · Original Music Composer
Where the Whales Have Ceased to Sing
Where the Whales Have Ceased to Sing1993 · Original Music Composer
Chess
Chess1992 · Original Music Composer
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert1989 · Songs
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert1989 · Music
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert1989 · Original Music Composer
Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert1989 · Lyricist
Mio in the Land of Faraway
Mio in the Land of Faraway1987 · Music
Mio in the Land of Faraway
Mio in the Land of Faraway1987 · Original Music Composer
A Virgin Video Music Biography: Abba
A Virgin Video Music Biography: Abba1984 · Original Music Composer
ABBA in Concert
ABBA in Concert1980 · Original Music Composer
ABBA: The Movie
ABBA: The Movie1977 · Original Music Composer
The Seduction of Inga
The Seduction of Inga1968 · Original Music Composer

Writing (2)

Directing (1)