Ulla Jones facts for kids
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Ulla Jones
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Ulla Andersson in 2018
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Ulla Agneta Andersson
18 June 1946 Stockholm, Sweden
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| Occupation | Model, actress, singer-songwriter, author, artist, makeup artist, photographer |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Agent | Ford Models |
| Known for | Modeling |
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| Children | 2, including Quincy Jones III |
Ulla Agneta Jones (born 18 June 1946) is a talented Swedish artist. She has worked as a photographer, actress, and singer-songwriter. She was also a very popular model. From 1967 to 1974, she was married to famous music producer Quincy Jones. They have two children together, including Quincy Jones III.
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Ulla Jones's Career
From Model to Actress
Ulla Andersson, as she was known then, was a very popular fashion model. She appeared on many magazine covers in the 1960s. She also had small parts in Hollywood movies. After a successful modeling career, she retired from the Ford Modeling Agency.
In 1976, Ulla moved back to Sweden. She was cast in a play called Wild Side Story in Stockholm. Her performance was highly praised in newspapers and magazines.
Becoming a Singer and Songwriter
In 1979, Ulla Jones started recording her first music album. She worked with talented musicians and producers. Her album, called No Time No Space No Age No Race That's Nifty!, had twelve songs. She wrote almost all of them herself. The album featured a mix of different music styles. These included pop, folk, country, and world music.
This album is still her only record to date. However, she has written songs that other singers have recorded. She also released a single song called "Dirty Angels" in 1984.
Ulla Jones's Life
Ulla Andersson was married to American music producer Quincy Jones. They had two children together. One of their children is Quincy Jones III. After seven years, they decided to live apart in 1972. Ulla returned to Sweden with their children. Their marriage officially ended in 1974. Quincy Jones later 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. This name means "spirit song" in Swedish.
Images for kids
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Ulla Andersson in 2018
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Jones (right) and Christer Lindarw at their stage debut in 1976
