Ulla Jones facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ulla Jones
Ulla Andersson in 2018
Born	Ulla Agneta Andersson (1946-06-18) 18 June 1946 (age 79) Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation	Model, actress, singer-songwriter, author, artist, makeup artist, photographer
Years active	1961–present
Agent	Ford Models
Known for	Modeling
Spouse(s)	Quincy Jones ​ ​ (m. 1967; div. 1974)​
Children	2, including Quincy Jones III

Jones (right) and Christer Lindarw performing in 1976

Ulla Agneta Jones (born Ulla Agneta Andersson on 18 June 1946) is a talented Swedish artist. She has worked as a photographer, actress, and singer-songwriter. Before that, she was a well-known model. From 1967 to 1974, she was married to the famous music producer Quincy Jones. They have two children together, including Quincy Jones III.

Ulla Jones's Amazing Career

From Modeling to Acting

Ulla Andersson, as she was known then, was a very popular fashion model in the 1960s. She appeared on the covers of many magazines. She also had small roles in Hollywood movies. Later, she stopped working with the Ford Modeling Agency.

In January 1976, Ulla moved back to Sweden. She joined a play called Wild Side Story in Stockholm. Her acting in the play was highly praised by the newspapers.

Becoming a Singer and Songwriter

In January 1979, Ulla Jones started recording her first music album. She worked with talented musicians and producers like Björn J:son Lindh and Lars Samuelson. Her debut album was called No Time No Space No Age No Race That's Nifty!. It had twelve songs, and Ulla wrote almost all of them herself. The album featured a mix of different music styles, including pop, folk, country, and world music.

This album is her only one so far. However, she has written songs that other singers have recorded. She also released a single song called "Dirty Angels" in 1984.

Ulla Jones's Personal Life

Ulla Andersson married the American music producer Quincy Jones. They had two children together, and one of them is Quincy Jones III. After being together for seven years, Ulla and Quincy separated in March 1972. Ulla then moved back to Sweden with their children. They officially divorced in 1974. After their divorce, Quincy Jones married actress Peggy Lipton.

In 2001, Ulla Andersson wrote a book about her life. It was called Red Carpet Blues: Inside of an Outsider. Today, Ulla Jones calls herself Ulla Andesong. In Swedish, "Andesong" means "spirit song."

Ulla Jones in Movies

Ulla Jones has appeared in a few films. She also worked behind the scenes on one project.

Ulla Jones on Stage

Ulla Jones has also performed in theater productions.

Ulla Jones's Music

Studio Albums

Here is the studio album Ulla Jones has released.

Singles

Ulla Jones has released one single song.

Songs Written by Ulla Jones

Ulla Jones has written songs for other artists.