Bjorn Ulvaeus

Date of Birth:
25th April 1945

Show History:

• Mamma Mia

Current Role

Ulvaeus is a Swedish musician, composer and a former member of legendary 1970s pop band, ABBA. Since ABBA disbanded in the early 1980s Ulvaeus has collaborated with former ABBA bandmate, Benny Andersson on the smash-hit, Mamma Mia! The Musical

Early Life

Ulvaeus was born in Gothenburg but moved to Västerik while he was still very young. Ulvaeus received his first guitar at the age of 11 and learned his first few chords from his cousin Jon, thus beginning his path to super-stardom.

Career Highlights

Ulvaeus was a singer in the Swedish band ABBA and achieved international fame after winning the successful Eurovision song contest.

Ulvaeus and former bandmate Andersson have also collaborated on two stage shows including Mamma Mia! The Musical

Interesting Facts

Ulvaeus has suffered from severe memory loss and no longer remembers much of his life. He has little memory of being famous and has even turned to hypnotism to try and bring back his memory.

Awards

• Special International Ivor Novello award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
• The Music Export Prize twice from the Swedish Ministry of Industry and Trade
• Lifetime achievement award from the Swedish Music Publishers Association