Pernilla August

Pernilla August

Actor · Director · Writer

Stockholm, Sverige
February 13, 1958

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.

Photo

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Representative Works

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
6.6
/ English
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
6.6
/ English
Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander
7.8
/ Swedish
Kursk
Kursk
6.6
/ English
Surprise
Surprise
No Rating Yet
/ Swedish
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
6.1
/ Swedish
Call Girl
Call Girl
6.4
/ Swedish
I Am Dina
I Am Dina
5.6
/ Norwegian
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
7.0
/ Swedish
The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I
The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I
7.3
/ English
Building Happiness
Building Happiness
5.0
/ Danish
Women and Bergman
Women and Bergman
No Rating Yet
/ Swedish

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999Nominee

Best Performance

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002Nominee

Best Performance

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Fanny and Alexander
1982Winner

Best Performance

Fanny and Alexander

Career Highlights

Kursk
2018Highlight

Best Performance

Kursk

Surprise
2023Highlight

Best Performance

Surprise

Video

Trailer
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones