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Benny Andersson

Actor

Benny Andersson

  • Born: 16 April 1946, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Estimated net worth: $230 million

Benny Andersson is a Swedish musician, composer, and producer known primarily as a member of the pop group ABBA. He is recognized for his contributions to iconic songs like 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia.' Andersson has a distinguished career in music and…

About Benny Andersson

Benny Andersson is a Swedish musician, composer, and producer known primarily as a member of the pop group ABBA. He is recognized for his contributions to iconic songs like 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia.' Andersson has a distinguished career in music and film, earning a reputation for his melodic compositions and unique sound, particularly in the pop and musical genres.

Born
16 April 1946, Stockholm, Sweden
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Frida Lyngstad (1978-1981)
Children
3 (Peter, Heléne, and a child with Frida)
Parents
Andersson, Carl and Andersson, Karin
Estimated net worth
$230 million

Fun facts about Benny Andersson

  • Benny Andersson is also an accomplished pianist and has composed music for various films and musicals.
  • He was a member of the band The Hep Stars before forming ABBA, which was one of Sweden's most popular groups in the 1960s.

Famous Benny Andersson quotes

“The music is the message.”
ABBA: The Movie, 1977
“I don’t want to be a star, I want to be a composer.”
Mamma Mia!, 2008
“I think we have a great show.”
ABBA: The Movie, 1977

Benny Andersson filmography

Cast (99)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Svenska nyheter valspecial MovieSelf (archive footage)
202670 Jahre BRAVO - Das große Jubiläum MovieSelf
202670 Jahre ESC - More than Music MovieSelf (archive footage)
2025My life as Siw MovieSelf8.5
2024Året var 1975 MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2024En kväll med Benny Anderssons orkester MovieSelf
2024Det svenska schlagerkriget MovieSelf (archive footage)
2024ABBA: 50 Years of Pop MovieSelf6.0
2024ABBA - Vom Popwunder zu Avataren MovieSelf
2024More ABBA at the BBC MovieSelf (archive material)8.0
Show 89 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2024When ABBA Came to Britain MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2024ABBA: Against the Odds MovieSelf (archive footage)7.1
2024Mellons makt MovieSelf (archive footage)
2024Stikkan MovieSelf (archive footage)
2023Året var 1974 MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2023ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold MovieUnknown character7.7
2022ABBA V Queen MovieSelf (archive footage)
2021ABBA: New Beginnings MovieSelf
2021ABBA - Voyage | LIVE MovieSelf
2021ABBA: The Missing 40 Years MovieSelf6.8
2021This Is Pop TVSelf5.9
2020Ulf Lundell - friheten och ensamheten TVSelf1.0
2020ABBA: In Their Own Words MovieSelf
2020The A-Z of Eurovision MovieSelf - Contestant (archive footage)2.0
2019ABBA: Secrets of their Greatest Hits MovieSelf5.7
2019ABBA Forever: A Celebration MovieSelf8.0
2019Josefin Nilsson - Love Me for Who I Am MovieSelf7.7
2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again MovieCafe Pianist (uncredited)7.1
2016ABBA in Pictures: The Photographer's Story MovieSelf
2015ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition) MovieSelf - Singer
2015Året var 1965 MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2014Jag är inte beredd att dö än MovieSelf6.1
2014ABBA: Gracias por la música MovieSelf
2013ABBA at the BBC MovieSelf7.0
2013The Joy of ABBA MovieSelf8.5
2013Agnetha: ABBA & After MovieSelf6.9
2012ABBA: Dancing Queen MovieSelf8.0
2012ABBA: The Essential Collection MovieSelf
2012Palme MovieSelf (archive footage)7.6
2011Moraeus Med Mera TVSelf - Guest10.0
2009ABBA '80 Concert Tour in Japan MovieUnknown character
2009Skavlan TVSelf - Guest5.0
2009O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar MovieSelf (archive footage)
2008Mamma Mia! MoviePiano Player on Boat (uncredited)7.0
2007Abba: Rock Case Studies MovieSelf
2007ABBA: The Visitors MovieSelf
2007ABBA: The Golden Years MovieSelf8.0
2006ABBA: 16 Hits MovieSelf
2005Abba - The complete studio recording MovieSelf9.5
2004Super Troupers: Thirty Years of ABBA MovieSelf7.0
2004Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1 Movieself7.0
2003Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home MovieSelf10.0
2003ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits MovieSelf7.7
2003ABBA: The History MovieSelf (archive footage)
2003Hagström: Allt i musik MovieSelf (archive footage)6.0
2002ZDF-Kultnacht TVSelf (archive footage)
2002ABBA: The Definitive Collection MovieSelf8.0
2001Ainbusk - en vinterresa MovieSelf
2001You Do the Best You Can MovieSelf
1999ABBA: The Winner Takes It All - The ABBA Story MovieSelf6.2
1999Lycanthrope MovieKevin5.0
1999Musikladen Live: The Very Best of ABBA MovieSelf6.0
1998Ein Herz für Kinder TVSelf10.0
1998Ted - till minne av en popartist MovieSelf (archive footage)
1997Leute heute TVSelf5.2
1996Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota MovieSelf
1993Abba - More ABBA Gold - More ABBA Hits MovieUnknown character
1990Grabbarna på Fagerhult TVSelf
1984Magasinet Special: Chess 1984 MovieSelf
1984Schyyy... det er lørdag TVSig selv7.0
1982Champs-Elysées TVSelf - ABBA6.8
1981Dick Cavett Meets ABBA MovieUnknown character
1981ABBA: Words and Music MovieSelf
1980Show-Express TVSelf
1980ABBA in Concert MovieSelf7.5
1979Listen to the Music MovieSelf
1979Okay TVSelf
1979ABBA in Switzerland MovieSelf - ABBA7.8
1979CBS News Sunday Morning TVSelf6.8
1979Det hender ikke meg MovieSelf
1978ABBA In Japan MovieSelf (Vocals / Keyboards)8.8
1978Olivia MovieSelf6.5
1977ABBA: The Movie MovieBenny Andersson6.7
1977ABBA Veronica Musicspecial MovieSelf (archive footage)
1976Mike Yarwood In Persons TVSelf - ABBA7.5
1976ABBA in Studio 2 MovieSelf6.0
1976ABBA-dabba-doo MovieSelf8.5
1975Mr Trendsetter - Stikkan Anderson MovieSelf
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Musical Guest6.9
1975Made in Sweden - for export MovieSelf7.0
1975Système 2 TVSelf - ABBA
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimanche TVSelf - ABBA6.0
1975Midi Première TVSelf - ABBA9.0
1974Am laufenden Band TVSelf - Guest7.0
1972ABBA - Definitive Collector´s Edition TVSänger/Keyboard/Klavier/Gitarre
19664-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet TVSelf
1964Die Drehscheibe TVSelf7.3
1959Melodifestivalen TVSelf6.2
1956Eurovision Song Contest TVSelf7.4

Crew (46)

YearTitleRoleRating
2025Sverige och kriget TVMusic · Sound5.0
2023Zara Larsson - Honor The Light MovieMusic · Sound
2022Äntligen! TVMusic · Sound6.0
2021Mashup MovieMusic · Sound
2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.1
Show 41 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again MovieSongs · Sound7.1
2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again MovieLyricist · Writing7.1
2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again MovieMusic · Sound7.1
2016Stockholm, My Love MovieMusic · Sound6.7
2015ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition) MovieWriter · Writing
2015ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition) MovieDigital Producer · Crew
2015The Circle MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.3
2015The Circle MovieProducer · Production5.3
2014Hjälp sökes MovieMusic · Sound
2012Palme MovieMusic · Sound7.6
2009Chess in Concert MovieMusic · Sound6.6
2009Chess in Concert MovieSongs · Sound6.6
2009Chess in Concert MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.6
2008Mamma Mia! MovieSongs · Sound7.0
2008Mamma Mia! MovieMusic · Sound7.0
2008Mamma Mia! MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.0
2008Mamma Mia! MovieLyricist · Writing7.0
2007You, the Living MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.1
2004Idol TVSongs · Sound6.0
2003Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home MovieMusic Arranger · Sound10.0
2003Chess MovieSongs · Sound8.2
2003Chess MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound8.2
2000The Greatness of the Small Man MovieMusic · Sound
2000Songs from the Second Floor MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.0
1996Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota MovieSongs · Sound
1996Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota MovieLyricist · Writing
1996Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota MovieMusic · Sound
1996Dad Is Tired Again MovieMusic · Sound6.3
1993Ainbusk Singers: Från När till fjärran MovieThanks · Crew
1993Ainbusk Singers: Från När till fjärran MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
1991Duo jag TVOriginal Music Composer · Sound
1990The Secret Friend MovieMusic · Sound6.5
1989Chess in Concert MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound10.0
1989Chess in Concert MovieMusic · Sound10.0
1989Chess in Concert MovieSongs · Sound10.0
1987Mio in the Land of Faraway MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.0
1987Mio in the Land of Faraway MovieMusic · Sound6.0
1980ABBA in Concert MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.5
1977ABBA: The Movie MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.7
1968The Seduction of Inga MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound4.4
1959Melodifestivalen TVSongs · Sound6.2

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Questions about Benny Andersson

What are some highlights of Benny Andersson's career?

Benny Andersson's career highlights include forming ABBA, writing numerous hit songs, and composing for musicals like 'Chess' and 'Mamma Mia!' His work has influenced pop music globally.

Has Benny Andersson won any awards?

Yes, Benny Andersson has received multiple awards, including the Swedish Music Hall of Fame and the Royal Swedish Academy of Music's honorary award for his contributions to music.

What was Benny Andersson's first musical project?

Benny Andersson's first notable musical project was with The Hep Stars in the 1960s, where he gained fame as a keyboardist and songwriter before forming ABBA.

What are Benny Andersson's most successful songs?

Some of Benny Andersson's most successful songs include 'Dancing Queen,' 'Waterloo,' and 'Take a Chance on Me,' all of which have become timeless classics.

What is known about Benny Andersson's personal life?

Benny Andersson has three children and was previously married to Frida Lyngstad. He is known to keep his personal life relatively private, focusing on his music career.

What is Benny Andersson's estimated net worth?

Benny Andersson's estimated net worth is approximately $230 million, primarily from his music career and various successful ventures in entertainment.

What are some milestones in Benny Andersson's filmography?

Benny Andersson's filmography includes 'ABBA: The Movie,' 'Mamma Mia!,' and various musical adaptations of ABBA's work, showcasing his talent as a composer and producer.

What impact has Benny Andersson had on pop music?

Benny Andersson has had a profound impact on pop music, with ABBA's innovative sound and songwriting influencing countless artists and shaping the genre's evolution since the 1970s.