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Max Martin(I)

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Max Martin
Max Martin was born on 26 February 1971 in Sånga, Ekerö, Uppland, Sweden. He is a composer and producer, known for Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Trolls (2016) and Charlie's Angels (2019). He has been married to Jenny Petersson (b. Jenny Ingegerd Olsson) since 10 June 2011. They have one child.
BornFebruary 26, 1971
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BornFebruary 26, 1971
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 17 wins & 60 nominations total

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    Known for

    Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Fifty Shades of Grey
    4.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 2015
    Trolls (2016)
    Trolls
    6.4
    • Soundtrack
    • 2016
    Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Stewart, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Noah Centineo, Sam Claflin, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska in Charlie's Angels (2019)
    Charlie's Angels
    5.0
    • Music Department
    • 2019
    Britney Spears, Taryn Manning, and Zoe Saldaña in Crossroads (2002)
    Crossroads
    4.0
    • Soundtrack
    • 2002

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Ariana Grande in Ariana Grande: Hate That I Made You Love Me (2026)
      Ariana Grande: Hate That I Made You Love Me
      8.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2026
    • Taylor Swift: Elizabeth Taylor (2026)
      Taylor Swift: Elizabeth Taylor
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2026
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: Opalite (2026)
      Taylor Swift: Opalite
      8.4
      Music Video
      • composer
      • 2026
    • Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way (2025 Version)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: The Fate of Ophelia (2025)
      Taylor Swift: The Fate of Ophelia
      8.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl (2025)
      Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
      6.8
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • Carol Lyne in Carol Lyne: Amor Próprio (2025)
      Carol Lyne: Amor Próprio
      Music Video
      • original music composer
      • 2025
    • Ariana Grande: Twilight Zone (2025)
      Ariana Grande: Twilight Zone
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • Ariana Grande in Ariana Grande: Supernatural (2025)
      Ariana Grande: Supernatural
      8.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • The Weeknd in The Weeknd: Open Hearts (2025)
      The Weeknd: Open Hearts
      8.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • The Weeknd in The Weeknd: Dancing in the Flames (2024)
      The Weeknd: Dancing in the Flames
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Zerb x Coldplay: Feelslikeimfallinginlove
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Halsey: Lucky (2024)
      Halsey: Lucky
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Childish Gambino: Lithonia (2024)
      Childish Gambino: Lithonia
      8.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Ariana Grande: The Boy Is Mine (2024)
      Ariana Grande: The Boy Is Mine
      8.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024

    Producer

    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: The Fate of Ophelia (2025)
      Taylor Swift: The Fate of Ophelia
      8.6
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Coldplay and BTS in Coldplay X BTS: My Universe (2021)
      Coldplay X BTS: My Universe
      8.3
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Katy Perry in Katy Perry Feat. Migos: Bon Appétit (2017)
      Katy Perry Feat. Migos: Bon Appétit
      5.8
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Katy Perry Feat. Skip Marley: Chained to the Rhythm (2017)
      Katy Perry Feat. Skip Marley: Chained to the Rhythm
      6.8
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Katy Perry in Katy Perry: Rise (2016)
      Katy Perry: Rise
      6.1
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2016
    • P!nk in P!Nk: Just Like Fire (2016)
      P!Nk: Just Like Fire
      7.3
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Ellie Goulding: Army (2016)
      Ellie Goulding: Army
      6.3
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Selena Gomez: Hands to Myself (2015)
      Selena Gomez: Hands to Myself
      6.5
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Robin Thicke in Robin Thicke Feat Nicki Minaj: Back Together (2015)
      Robin Thicke Feat Nicki Minaj: Back Together
      5.0
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Demi Lovato in Demi Lovato: Cool for the Summer (2015)
      Demi Lovato: Cool for the Summer
      6.9
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, and Ariana Grande in Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj: Bang Bang (2014)
      Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj: Bang Bang
      6.6
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: Shake It Off (2014)
      Taylor Swift: Shake It Off
      7.1
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Jennifer Lopez in Jennifer Lopez: First Love (2014)
      Jennifer Lopez: First Love
      5.8
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Ariana Grande in Ariana Grande Feat. Iggy Azalea: Problem (2014)
      Ariana Grande Feat. Iggy Azalea: Problem
      6.6
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Katy Perry in Katy Perry: Unconditionally (2013)
      Katy Perry: Unconditionally
      6.5
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2013

    Music Department

    • Tyler R. Jenkins in Tyler Jenkins: Baby One More Time (2024)
      Tyler Jenkins: Baby One More Time
      Music Video
      • lyrics
      • 2024
    • Conan Gray: Lonely Dancers (2024)
      Conan Gray: Lonely Dancers
      8.6
      Music Video
      • song writer / song producer
      • 2024
    • Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Stewart, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Noah Centineo, Sam Claflin, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska in Charlie's Angels (2019)
      Charlie's Angels
      5.0
      • executive music producer
      • 2019
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: Ready for It? (2017)
      Taylor Swift: Ready for It?
      7.7
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2017
    • Summer of Sport: Women's Euro 2017 (2017)
      Summer of Sport: Women's Euro 2017
      5.7
      TV Mini Series
      • theme song written by (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: New Romantics (2016)
      Taylor Swift: New Romantics
      7.1
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2016
    • Ellie Goulding: On My Mind (2015)
      Ellie Goulding: On My Mind
      6.8
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2015
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: 22 (2013)
      Taylor Swift: 22
      7.5
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2013
    • Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj in Justin Bieber Feat. Nicki Minaj: Beauty and a Beat (2012)
      Justin Bieber Feat. Nicki Minaj: Beauty and a Beat
      5.0
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2012
    • Katy Perry in Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
      Katy Perry: Part of Me
      6.6
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2012
    • Britney Spears: Criminal (2011)
      Britney Spears: Criminal
      7.2
      Music Video
      • producer: "Criminal"
      • writer: "Criminal"
      • 2011
    • Britney Spears in Britney Spears: Till the World Ends (2011)
      Britney Spears: Till the World Ends
      7.1
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2011
    • Katy Perry: Teenage Dream (Kaskade Club Remix) (2010)
      Katy Perry: Teenage Dream (Kaskade Club Remix)
      6.2
      Music Video
      • songwriter
      • 2010
    • Britney Spears in Britney Spears: 3 (2009)
      Britney Spears: 3
      6.9
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2009
    • Britney Spears in Britney Spears: If U Seek Amy (2009)
      Britney Spears: If U Seek Amy
      6.9
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 2009
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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Discogs
      • Instagram
    • Alternative name
      • Martin Sandberg
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • February 26, 1971
      • Sånga, Ekerö, Uppland, Sweden
    • Spouse
      • Jenny Petersson (b. Jenny Ingegerd Olsson)June 10, 2011 - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Doris Sandberg
    • Parents
        Lillemor Elisabet Sandberg (née Johansson)
    • Relatives
        Erik Sandberg (b. Erik Axel Sandberg)(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Articles

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      Has written songs for Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, Westlife, Five and others
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      • Max Martin

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