
Pernilla August
Acting
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.
Born: February 13, 1958 · Stockholm, Sverige
Filmography (62)

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To Cook a Bear
2025
Actor: Madam Sjödahl

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Jana - Marked For Life
2024
Actor: Margaretha Berzeli…

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Midsummer Night
2024
Actor: Carina

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Ronja the Robber's Daughter
2024
Actor: Valdir

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Blackwater
2023
Actor: Annie Raft (1991)

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Young Royals
2021
Actor: Queen Kristina

The Ape Star
2021
Actor: Gorilla (voice)

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The Investigation
2020
Actor: Ingrid Wall

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The Last Journey Of The Vikings
2020
Actor: VoiceActor: Narrator

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Face to Face
2019
Actor: Maja

Swoon
2019
Actor: Elin Lindgren

Britt-Marie Was Here
2019
Actor: Britt-Marie

Kursk
2018
Actor: Oksana

Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018
Actor

Filmworker
2018
Actor

Law of the Land
2017
Actor: Britta

A Serious Game
2016
Director

White People
2015
Actor: Viktoria

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Glitch
2015
Actor: Nicola Heysen

Gentlemen
2014
Actor: Greta

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The Legacy
2014
ActorDirector

Trespassing Bergman
2013
Actor

The Last Sentence
2012
Actor: Maja Forssman

Call Girl
2012
Actor: Dagmar Glans

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
2012
Actor: Sara Landhag

Beyond
2010
DirectorWriter

A Rational Solution
2009
Actor: Karin

Miss Kicki
2009
Actor: Kicki

Kenny Begins
2009
Actor: Rektorn

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Skavlan
2009
Actor: Self - Guest

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008
Actor: Shmi (voice)

Manslaughter
2005
Actor: Nina

Rancid
2004
Actor

Day and Night
2004
Actor: Eva

Daybreak
2003
Actor: Agnes

Details
2003
Actor: Ann

Everyone Loves Alice
2002
Actor

Karlsson on the Roof
2002
Actor: Mamma

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Actor: Shmi Skywalker

I Am Dina
2002
Actor: Hjertrud, Dina's M…

Deadline
2001
Actor: Beata Ekesjö

The Beginning: Making Episode I
2001
Actor

Gossip
2000
Actor: Molly Fischer

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid
2000
Actor: Emilie

Light Keeps Me Company
2000
Actor

Mary, Mother of Jesus
1999
Actor: Mary of Nazareth

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
1999
Actor: Mamma

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
Actor: Shmi Skywalker

In the Presence of a Clown
1998
Actor: Karin Bergman

The Last Contract
1998
Actor: Nina Nyman

The Glass-Blower's Children
1998
Actor: Sofia

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Kenny Starfighter
1997
Actor: Kennys Memorymatic…

Private Confessions
1996
Actor: Anna

Jerusalem
1996
Actor: Karin

The Best Intentions
1992
Actor: Anna Bergman

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The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Actor: EmilieActor: Mamma

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The Best Intentions
1991
Actor: Anna Bergman

The Serpent's Way
1986
Actor: Eva

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Fanny and Alexander
1984
Actor: Maj

Fanny and Alexander
1982
Actor: Maj

The Rooster
1981
Actor: Åsa Eriksson

Giliap
1975
Actor: Girl at Summer Hot…
