Benny Andersson
Biography
Benny Andersson was born on 16 December 1946 in Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden. He is a Swedish musician and composer best known as a member of the pop group ABBA from 1972 to 1982. Andersson co‑composed the stage musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla and Mamma Mia!, and contributed music to several films, beginning with the early‑1970s Swedish erotic film The Seduction of Inga. He served as executive producer on the 2008 film adaptation of Mamma Mia! and has been active with his own ensemble, Benny Anderssons orkester, since 2001. The Movie Database lists him with acting credits, recording a total of 120 known credits, and identifies him as male.
Career overview
Benny Andersson, born 16 December 1946 in Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden, is primarily recognised as a musician and composer but also holds an extensive acting record. According to the Movie Database, Andersson is listed under “Known For Acting” and has accumulated 120 credited appearances across film and television productions. His acting work is documented alongside his musical career, which includes membership in the pop group ABBA from 1972 to 1982 and co‑composition of the stage works Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla and Mamma Mia!. In addition to performing, he served as an executive producer on the 2008 film adaptation of Mamma Mia!. Since 2001 he has been active with his own ensemble, Benny Anderssons orkester, while continuing to contribute to screen projects both as a composer and as an actor. The available sources do not enumerate specific acting roles, but the TMDB entry confirms a substantial body of work comprising over a hundred credited performances.
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146 titles- Eternal Disco - The Greatest Hits (2026) as Self (archive)
- 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- 70 Jahre BRAVO - Das große Jubiläum (2026) as Self
- Sverige och kriget (2025) Music
- My life as Siw (2025) as Self
- Mellons makt (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Det svenska schlagerkriget (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- ABBA: Against the Odds (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- ABBA: 50 Years of Pop (2024) as Self
- Stikkan (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Året var 1975 (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- When ABBA Came to Britain (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- ABBA - Vom Popwunder zu Avataren (2024) as Self
- More ABBA at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive material)
- En kväll med Benny Anderssons orkester (2024) as Self
- Året var 1974 (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold (2023)
- Zara Larsson - Honor The Light (2023) Music
- ABBA V Queen (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Äntligen! (2022) Music
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self
- ABBA: The Missing 40 Years (2021) as Self
- ABBA – Voyage | LIVE (2021) as Self
- ABBA: New Beginnings (2021) as Self
- Mashup (2021) Music
- The A-Z of Eurovision (2020) as Self - Contestant (archive footage)
- ABBA: In Their Own Words (2020) as Self
- Ulf Lundell - friheten och ensamheten (2020) as Self
- ABBA: Secrets of their Greatest Hits (2019) as Self
- ABBA Forever: A Celebration (2019) as Self
- Josefin Nilsson - Love Me for Who I Am (2019) as Self
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) as Cafe Pianist (uncredited)
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Songs
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Lyricist
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Executive Producer
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Music
- ABBA in Pictures: The Photographer's Story (2016) as Self
- Stockholm, My Love (2016) Music
- ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition) (2015) as Self - Singer
- ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition) (2015) Writer
- ABBA - ABBA (DVD from Deluxe Edition) (2015) Digital Producer
- The Circle (2015) Producer
- The Circle (2015) Original Music Composer
- Året var 1965 (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Jag är inte beredd att dö än (2014) as Self
- Hjälp sökes (2014) Music
- ABBA: Gracias por la música (2014) as Self
- ABBA at the BBC (2013) as Self
- Agnetha: ABBA & After (2013) as Self
- The Joy of ABBA (2013) as Self
- ABBA: Dancing Queen (2012) as Self
- Palme (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Palme (2012) Music
- ABBA: The Essential Collection (2012) as Self
- Moraeus Med Mera (2011) as Self - Guest
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Chess in Concert (2009) Music
- Chess in Concert (2009) Songs
- Chess in Concert (2009) Original Music Composer
- ABBA '80 Concert Tour in Japan (2009)
- Mamma Mia! (2008) as Piano Player on Boat (uncredited)
- Mamma Mia! (2008) Executive Producer
- Mamma Mia! (2008) Songs
- Mamma Mia! (2008) Lyricist
- Mamma Mia! (2008) Music
- ABBA: The Visitors (2007) as Self
- ABBA: The Golden Years (2007) as Self
- You, the Living (2007) Original Music Composer
- Abba: Rock Case Studies (2007) as Self
- ABBA: 16 Hits (2006) as Self
- Abba - The complete studio recording (2005) as Self
- Idol (2004) Songs
- Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1 (2004) as self
- Super Troupers: Thirty Years of ABBA (2004) as Self
- ABBA - The Last Video (2004) as Benny Andersson
- Hagström: Allt i musik (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits (2003) as Self
- Chess (2003) Original Music Composer
- Chess (2003) Songs
- ABBA: The History (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home (2003) as Self
- Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home (2003) Music Arranger
- ZDF-Kultnacht (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- ABBA: The Definitive Collection (2002) as Self
- Ainbusk - en vinterresa (2001) as Self
- You Do the Best You Can (2001) as Self
- Songs from the Second Floor (2000) Original Music Composer
- The Greatness of the Small Man (2000) Music
- ABBA: The Winner Takes It All - The ABBA Story (1999) as Self
- Lycanthrope (1999) as Kevin
- Musikladen Live: The Very Best of ABBA (1999) as Self
- Ein Herz für Kinder (1998) as Self
- Ted - till minne av en popartist (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Dad Is Tired Again (1996) Music
- Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota (1996) as Self
- Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota (1996) Music
- Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota (1996) Songs
- Kristina från Duvemåla - en konsertresa till Minnesota (1996) Lyricist
- Abba - More ABBA Gold - More ABBA Hits (1993)
- Ainbusk Singers: Från När till fjärran (1993) Thanks
- Ainbusk Singers: Från När till fjärran (1993) Original Music Composer
- Duo jag (1991) Original Music Composer
- Grabbarna på Fagerhult (1990) as Self
- The Secret Friend (1990) Music
- Chess in Concert (1989) Songs
- Chess in Concert (1989) Original Music Composer
- Chess in Concert (1989) Music
- Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987) Original Music Composer
- Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987) Music
- Schyyy... det er lørdag (1984) as Sig selv
- Magasinet Special: Chess 1984 (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - ABBA
- Dick Cavett Meets ABBA (1981)
- ABBA: Words and Music (1981) as Self
- Show-Express (1980) as Self
- ABBA in Concert (1980) as Self
- ABBA in Concert (1980) Original Music Composer
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- Okay (1979) as Self
- ABBA in Switzerland (1979) as Self - ABBA
- Listen to the Music (1979) as Self
- Det hender ikke meg (1979) as Self
- Olivia (1978) as Self
- ABBA In Japan (1978) as Self (Vocals / Keyboards)
- ABBA: The Movie (1977) as Benny Andersson
- ABBA: The Movie (1977) Original Music Composer
- ABBA Veronica Musicspecial (1977) as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Yarwood In Persons (1976) as Self - ABBA
- ABBA in Studio 2 (1976) as Self
- ABBA-dabba-doo (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Midi Première (1975) as Self - ABBA
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self - ABBA
- Système 2 (1975) as Self - ABBA
- Mr Trendsetter - Stikkan Anderson (1975) as Self
- Made in Sweden - for export (1975) as Self
- Am laufenden Band (1974) as Self - Guest
- ABBA - Definitive Collector´s Edition (1972) as Sänger/Keyboard/Klavier/Gitarre
- The Seduction of Inga (1968) Original Music Composer
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Melodifestivalen (1959) as Self
- Melodifestivalen (1959) Songs
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benny Andersson best known for?
Benny Andersson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eternal Disco - The Greatest Hits (2026), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
When and where was Benny Andersson born?
Benny Andersson was born on December 16, 1946 in Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden.
How many credits does Benny Andersson have?
Benny Andersson has accumulated over 146 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.
What is Benny Andersson's background in cinema and television?
Benny Andersson was born on 16 December 1946 in Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden. He is a Swedish musician and composer best known as a member of the pop group ABBA from 1972 to 1982. Andersson co‑composed the stage musicals Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla and Mamma Mia!, and contributed music to several films, beginning wit...