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Biography
Björk Guðmundsdóttir is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning five decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. She is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of her era.
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Awards & recognition
- Polar Music Prize · 2010
- Bodil Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2001
- Edda Award — Best Leading Actor or Actress · 2000
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2000
- Jameson People's Choice Award — Best Actress · 2000
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- Nordic Council Music Prize · 1997
- honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland
- Icelandic Music Awards
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Knights of the Order of the Falcon
- Qwartz Electronic Music Awards
- Shortlist Music Prize · 2002 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2001 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2000 · nominated
Filmography15 titles
Monk in Pieces
2025as Self
2025as Self
Dancer in the Dark
2000as Selma Jezkova
2000as Selma Jezkova
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1993as Self
1993as Self
Bjork: Biophilia Live
2014as Self
2014as Self
The Sparks Brothers
2021as Self (voice)
2021as Self (voice)
MTV Unplugged
1989as Self
1989as Self
Cornucopia
2025as Self
2025as Self
The Northman
2022as Seeress
2022as Seeress
The Nineties
2017as Self
2017as Self
The Colbert Report
2005as Self - Musical Guest
2005as Self - Musical Guest
The Juniper Tree
1990as Margit
1990as Margit
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
1975as Self - Musical Guest
Coachella
2006as Self
2006as Self
Ready to Wear
1994as Model
1994as Model
Björk: Voltaïc
2009as Self
2009as Self