Björk Icelandic Singer Born 1965 in Reykjavík
Björk · composer and actor · Icelandic
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Biography
Born on 21 November 1965 in Reykjavík, Björk is an Icelandic singer. She is 60 years old. Fans know her as a member of Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar.
The records list further membership in Tappi Tíkarrass (1982–1983), KUKL (1983–1986) and The Sugarcubes (1986–1992). Released between 1977 and 2025, 43 albums and 38 singles carry her name. Björk (1977) is the oldest release listed, Berghain (2025) the newest. She works mainly in rock music and alternative rock. She is listed as playing keyboard instrument and flute. She has released music through One Little Independent Records.
There are 11 screen credits listed as well, such as The Northman (2022) and Prêt-à-Porter (1994).
Björk has won 11 awards and received 3 nominations on record. Her first award on record is Nordic Council Music Prize in 1997. Polar Music Prize in 2010 is the latest win listed.
Groups and bands
- Tappi Tíkarrass1982–1983
- KUKL1983–1986
- The Sugarcubes1986–1992
- Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar
Discography
81 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Berghain | Single |
| 2022 | Fossora | Single |
| 2022 | Fossora | Album |
| 2019 | Country Creatures | Album |
| 2018 | Arisen My Senses | Single |
| 2017 | Blissing Me | Single |
| 2017 | The Gate | Single |
| 2017 | Utopia | Album |
| 2015 | Stonemilker | Single |
| 2015 | Vulnicura | Album |
| 2015 | Vulnicura Live | Album |
| 2015 | Vulnicura Strings | Album |
| 2012 | Bastards | Album |
| 2011 | Biophilia | Album |
| 2011 | Cosmogony | Single |
Show all 81 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Crystalline | Single |
| 2011 | Moon | Single |
| 2011 | Virus | Single |
| 2010 | Mount Wittenberg Orca | Album |
| 2010 | The Comet Song | Single |
| 2009 | Náttúra | Single |
| 2009 | Voltaïc | Album |
| 2008 | Declare Independence | Single |
| 2008 | The Dull Flame of Desire | Single |
| 2008 | Wanderlust | Single |
| 2007 | Earth Intruders | Single |
| 2007 | Innocence | Single |
| 2007 | Volta | Album |
| 2006 | Surrounded | Album |
| 2005 | Army of Me: Remixes and Covers | Album |
| 2005 | Drawing Restraint 9 | Album |
| 2005 | Triumph of a Heart | Single |
| 2004 | Debut Live | Album |
| 2004 | Homogenic Live | Album |
| 2004 | Medúlla | Album |
| 2004 | Oceania | Single |
| 2004 | Post Live | Album |
| 2004 | The Inner or Deep Part of an Animal or Plant Structure | Album |
| 2004 | Vespertine Live | Album |
| 2004 | Who Is It | Album |
| 2003 | Later with Jools Holland | Album |
| 2003 | Minuscule | Album |
| 2002 | Cocoon | Single |
| 2002 | Family Tree | Album |
| 2002 | Greatest Hits | Album |
| 2002 | Greatest Hits – Volumen 1993–2003 | Album |
| 2002 | It's in Our Hands | Single |
| 2002 | MTV Unplugged / Live | Album |
| 2001 | Hidden Place | Single |
| 2001 | Live in Cambridge | Album |
| 2001 | Pagan Poetry | Single |
| 2001 | Vespertine | Album |
| 2000 | Selmasongs | Album |
| 1999 | All Is Full of Love | Single |
| 1999 | Volumen | Album |
| 1998 | Alarm Call | Single |
| 1998 | Hunter | Single |
| 1998 | Live at Shepherds Bush Empire | Album |
| 1997 | Bachelorette | Single |
| 1997 | Homogenic | Album |
| 1997 | I Miss You | Single |
| 1997 | Jóga | Single |
| 1996 | Hyperballad | Single |
| 1996 | Possibly Maybe | Single |
| 1996 | Telegram | Album |
| 1995 | Army of Me | Single |
| 1995 | Isobel | Single |
| 1995 | It's Oh So Quiet | Single |
| 1995 | Post | Album |
| 1994 | Debut Box Set – The CD Singles Collection from Debut | Album |
| 1994 | The Best Mixes from the Album Debut for All the People Who Don't Buy White Labels | Album |
| 1993 | Big Time Sensuality | Single |
| 1993 | Debut | Album |
| 1993 | Human Behaviour | Single |
| 1993 | Play Dead | Single |
| 1993 | Venus as a Boy | Single |
| 1977 | Björk | Album |
| Greatest Hits – Volumen 1993–2003 | Album | |
| Live Box | Album | |
| The Medúlla Videos | Album | |
| Volumen Plus | Album |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Polar Music Prize | Won | |
| 2001 | Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Dancer in the Dark | Won |
| 2000 | Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress | Dancer in the Dark | Won |
| 2000 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Dancer in the Dark | Won |
| 2000 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress | Dancer in the Dark | Won |
| 1997 | Nordic Council Music Prize | Won | |
| honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland | Won | ||
| Icelandic Music Awards | Won | ||
| Knight of the National Order of Merit | Won | ||
| Knights of the Order of the Falcon | Won | ||
| Qwartz Electronic Music Awards | Won | ||
| 2002 | Shortlist Music Prize | Vespertine | Nominated |
| 2001 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | I've Seen It All | Nominated |
| 2000 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Dancer in the Dark | Nominated |
Filmography
11 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cornucopia | Writer | Film |
| 2022 | The Northman | the Seeress | Film |
| 2013 | When Björk Met Attenborough | Film | |
| 2007 | Anna and the Moods | Film | |
| 2006 | Matthew Barney: No Restraint | Film | |
| 2005 | Drawing Restraint 9 | Film | |
| 2005 | Screaming Masterpiece | Film | |
| 2004 | Arakimentari | Film | |
| 2000 | Dancer in the Dark | Film | |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Film | |
| 1990 | The Juniper Tree | Film |
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Eldon Jónsson (1986 to 1987). She has one child on record.
Björk on Social Media
Björk Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Björk?
Björk is 60 years old, born on 21 November 1965 in Reykjavík.
What is Björk known for?
Björk is known as a member of Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar.
What is Björk’s nationality?
Björk is Icelandic, born in Reykjavík.
How tall is Björk?
Björk is 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall.
Who has Björk been married to?
Björk’s marriages on record are to Eldon Jónsson (1986 to 1987).
Has Björk won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Polar Music Prize (2010).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q42455), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Bruce McAdam from Reykjavik, Iceland · CC BY-SA 2.0
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