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Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English, Swedish
Spouses
Anni-Frid Lyngstad (1978-1981), Mona Nörklit (1981)
Children
2 children: Ludvig Andersson, Peter Grönvall
Parents
Gösta Andersson, Laila
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier B -- 63,702 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1946 -- First meeting of the United Nations General Assembly; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 34 years (1978-2012)
Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Sagittarius
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
44
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Filmography (11)
AWARDS (7)
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Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa
WON
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H. M. The King's Medal
WON
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International Swede of the Year
WON
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Musikexportpriset
WON
Biography
Göran Bror Benny Andersson is a Swedish musician, composer and producer best known as a member of the pop group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia! For the 2008 film version of Mamma Mia! and its 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, he worked also as an executive producer. Since 2001, he has been active with his own band Benny Anderssons orkester.
Connections (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Benny Andersson?
Benny Andersson is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Benny Andersson born?
Benny Andersson was born in Stockholm.
What movies or shows has Benny Andersson been in?
Benny Andersson has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Circle (2015), Palme (2012), Mamma Mia! (2008), You, the Living (2007), Asta Nilsson's Company (2005).
Where can I find more information about Benny Andersson?
You can find more about Benny Andersson on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
