Janne Schaffer
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 24, 1945
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
Janne Schaffer, born on September 24, 1945, in Stockholm, is one of Sweden's most prominent guitarists and composers. Over a career spanning more than 60 years, he has appeared on nearly 5,000 recordings and released over 30 solo albums, including collaborations with groups like Electric Banana Band. He is also known for his work as a session guitarist for international artists and groups such as ABBA, Bob Marley, and Toto. Schaffer grew up in Blackeberg, Stockholm, and began his musical journey playing the piano before switching to guitar. He was involved in the progressive rock band Svenska Löd AB and has worked with artists like Ted Gärdestad, Cornelis Vreeswijk, and Björn J:son Lindh. His 1978 album Earmeal, recorded in Hollywood with the Porcaro brothers, is particularly well-regarded. Schaffer remains active both on stage and in the studio, and his passion for music and teaching lives on through his involvement with the Guitar Academy and his own concerts.
Filmography
My Brother Ted TBA
as Self
25 juli-konserten på Åland 2026 2026
Actor
ABBA: How They Won Eurovision 2024
as Self
Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson 2023
as Self
Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull 2016
as Self
Electric Banana Band 2015
as Himself / Zebran
Janne Schaffer - En musikresa 2012
as Self
The Stig-Helmer Story 2011
Original Music Composer
With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof 2004
as Self
The Health Journey 1999
Original Music Composer
Ted - till minne av en popartist 1998
as Self
Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen 1991
as Self
Listen to the Music 1979
as Self
The Call-up 1979
Original Music Composer
The Lion and the Virgin 1975
as musiker i Leos våning
Parade 1974
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
Flossie 1974
Music
- Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna
Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna 1973
as Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger
- Ett, tu -73
Ett, tu -73 1972
as Self
Credits from TMDB.