Björk
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Björk
Summary
Björk is a human[1]. She was born in Reykjavík[2]. She was born on November 21, 1965[3]. She worked as a composer[4], actor[5], singer[6], record producer[7], and music arranger[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Björk was born in Reykjavík[2].
- Björk was born on November 21, 1965[3].
- Björk's father was Guðmundur Gunnarsson[10].
- A child of Björk was Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney[11].
- Björk held citizenship in Iceland[12].
- Icelandic was Björk's native language[13].
- Björk worked as a composer[4].
- Björk worked as an actor[5].
- Björk's professions included singer[6].
- Björk worked as a record producer[7].
- Björk worked as a music arranger[8].
- Björk worked as a poet[14].
- Björk's field of work was poetry[15].
- Björk received the Nordic Council Music Prize[16].
- Björk received the Polar Music Prize[17].
- Björk received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[18].
- Björk received the Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[19].
- Björk received the European Film Award for Best Actress[20].
- Björk received the Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress[21].
- Björk was a member of Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar[22].
- Björk was influenced by Kate Bush[23].
- Björk was influenced by Karlheinz Stockhausen[24].
- Björk was influenced by Nina Hagen[25].
- Björk was influenced by Zeena Parkins[26].
- Björk is recorded as female[27].
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Origins and Family
Björk's place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. She was born on November 21, 1965[3]. Her father was Guðmundur Gunnarsson[10]. Icelandic was her native language[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], actor[5], singer[6], record producer[7], music arranger[8], and poet[14]. Björk's field of work was poetry[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Nordic Council Music Prize[16], a music award[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1965[30]; Polar Music Prize[17], a music award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1989[33]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[19], a film award category[36], in Denmark[37]; European Film Award for Best Actress[20], an award for best leading actress[38], founded in 1988[39]; and Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress[21], an audience award[40].
Personal Life
A child of Björk was Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney[11].
Why It Matters
Björk has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
She has been cited as an influence by Evanescence[42], a rock band[43], founded in 1994[44]; Charli XCX[45], a singer[46], b. 1992[47], of United Kingdom[48]; Lights[49], a singer-songwriter[50], b. 1987[51], of Canada[52], awarded the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year[53], specialised in music composing[54]; Tagaq[55], a singer[56], b. 1975[57], of Canada[58], awarded the Juno Award for Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year[59]; iamamiwhoami[60], a musical group[61], in Sweden[62], founded in 2009[63]; and Kerli[64], a singer[65], b. 1987[66], of Estonia[67].
FAQs
Where was Björk born?
Björk was born in Reykjavík[2].
Who were Björk's parents?
Björk's father was Guðmundur Gunnarsson[10].
What did Björk do for work?
Björk worked as composer[4], actor[5], singer[6], record producer[7], and music arranger[8].
What awards did Björk receive?
Honors received include Nordic Council Music Prize[16], Polar Music Prize[17], Knight of the National Order of Merit[18], and Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[19].
Who did Björk influence?
Björk has been cited as an influence by Evanescence[42], Charli XCX[45], Lights[49], and Tagaq[55].