Björk

Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( /ˈbjɜrk/; [ˈpjœr̥k ˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtoʊhtɪr] ( listen); born 21 November 1965), known as Björk, is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her musical style is eclectic and she has achieved recognition in rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical, and folk. Björk's 1990s singles "It's Oh So Quiet", "Army of Me" and "Hyperballad" charted in the UK Top 10. Her record label, One Little Indian, reported that by 2003 she had sold more tha... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 21, 1965 (age 46 years)

Place of birth:

Place Musical Career Began:

Also known as:

  • Björk Gudmundsdottir,
  • Björk Guðmundsdóttir,
  • Bjørk,
  • Bjõrk,
  • Bjцrk,
  • Bjork

Music

Vocal Range:

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Film

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Winning work Notes/Description
  • 2001
  • in Dancer in the Dark
  • 2000
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Satellite Award for Best Original Song Winners

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