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Pernilla August
Acting
Born: February 13, 1958
Stockholm, Sverige
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.
Known For

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Shmi Skywalker

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

Kursk
as Oksana

Fanny and Alexander
as Maj

The Ape Star
as Gorilla (voice)

The Best Intentions
as Anna Bergman

I Am Dina
as Hjertrud, Dina's Mother

Call Girl
as Dagmar Glans

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
as Sara Landhag
