Pernilla August

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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.

Date of Birth

Feb 13, 1958

Place of Birth

Stockholm, Sverige

Gender

Female

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Known for

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999

2h 16 min

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

2012

1h 49 min

The Investigation

2020

1 Season

Call Girl

2012

2h 20 min

The Best Intentions

1992

3h 2 min

Britt-Marie Was Here

2019

1h 38 min

I Am Dina

2002

2h 5 min

Blackwater

2023

1 Season

Manslaughter

2005

1h 40 min

In the Presence of a Clown

1998

1h 59 min

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To Cook a Bear

20251 Season

The Dance Club

20251h 39 min

Tordyveln flyger i skymningen

2025

Jana - Marked For Life

20241 Season

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