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Benny Andersson

Acting

Born December 16, 1946 · Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden

Also known as ABBA · Göran Bror Benny Andersson

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Biography

Benny Andersson (born 16 December 1946) is a Swedish musician, composer, member of the Swedish music group ABBA (1972–1982), and co-composer of the musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia!. For the 2008 film version of Mamma Mia! he worked also as an executive producer. Since 2001 he is active with his own band Benny Anderssons orkester.

Awards & recognition

  • Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa · 2024
  • Musikexportpriset · 2008
  • Musikexportpriset · 2000
  • H. M. The King's Medal
  • honorary doctor of Stockholm University
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  • International Swede of the Year
  • Professor

Filmography12 titles

ABBA Forever: A Celebration

2019as Self

Super Troupers: Thirty Years of ABBA

2004as Self

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

2018as Cafe Pianist (uncredited)

Songs from the Second Floor

2000Original Music Composer

ABBA: Against the Odds

2024as Self (archive footage)

Mamma Mia!

2008as Piano Player on Boat (uncredited)

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979as Self

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Musical Guest

ABBA: The Movie

1977as Benny Andersson

Chess in Concert

2009Music, Original Music Composer, Songs

Mio in the Land of Faraway

1987Music, Original Music Composer

This Is Pop

as Self