Pernilla August
Biography
Pernilla August (born February 13, 1958) is a Swedish actress, director and screenwriter. Being one of Sweden's leading actresses and a longtime collaborator with director Ingmar Bergman, she won the Best Actress Award at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival for her role in his “The Best Intentions”. She is also known for her role of Shmi Skywalker in the “Star Wars” franchise.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Surprise
as Ingrid
2023
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Shmi Skywalker
1999
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as Shmi Skywalker
2002
Mr. Sleeman Is Coming
as Anne-Marie
1983
Fanny and Alexander
as Maj
1982
Daybreak
as Agnes
2003
Karlsson on the Roof
as Mamma
2002
I Am Dina
as Hjertrud, Dina's Mother
2002
The Best Intentions
as Anna Bergman
1992
The Rooster
as Åsa Eriksson
1981
A Rational Solution
as Karin
2009
Those Who Whisper
as Anna Gustavsson
2007
Private Confessions
as Anna
1996
Manslaughter
as Nina
2005
The Egg
1987
In the Presence of a Clown
as Karin Bergman
1998
You Do the Best You Can
as Self
2001
The Last Contract
as Nina Nyman
1998
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
as Sara Landhag
2012
Light Keeps Me Company
as Self
2000
TV Appearances
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
as Emilie
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
as Mamma
1992
Allt jag inte minns
as Gunilla
2019
Fanny and Alexander
as Maj
1984
Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled
as Self
2023
Skavlan
as Self - Guest
2009
Midsummer Night
as Carina
2024
Hur ska det gå för Pettersson?
as Ingrid
1984
Vildanden
as Gina Ekdahl
1989
Young Royals
as Queen Kristina
2021
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Shmi (voice)
2008
Performances
as Eva
2007