Pernilla August movies and series

February 13, 1958 (age 68) Stockholm, Sverige
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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.

Her titles like Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Fanny and Alexander - her biggest roles first. Last updated: October 1, 2026

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    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
    1999May 1999 by George Lucas
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    6.15 Good-- 16.3k ratings
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    Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
    2002May 2002 by George Lucas
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    6.15 Good-- 14.8k ratings
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    Fanny and Alexander Swedish
    1982December 1982 by Ingmar Bergman
    Minor role as Maj
    Minor role as Maj
    7.18 Good++ 918 ratings
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    Kursk
    2018November 2018 by Thomas Vinterberg
    Minor role as Oksana
    Minor role as Oksana
    6.16 Good-- 726 ratings
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    Glitch
    2015–2019 by Louise Fox
    Minor role as Nicola Heysen
    Minor role as Nicola Heysen
    6.05 Okay++ 413 ratings
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    Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation Swedish
    2012March 2012 by Kathrine Windfeld
    Supporting as Sara Landhag
    Supporting as Sara Landhag
    5.89 Okay+ 138 ratings
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    The Investigation Danish
    2020 by Tobias Lindholm
    Starring as Ingrid Wall
    Starring as Ingrid Wall
    6.15 Good-- <100 ratings
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    The Best Intentions Swedish
    1992May 1992 by Bille August
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    6.19 Good-- <100 ratings
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    Call Girl Swedish
    2012November 2012 by Mikael Marcimain
    Supporting as Dagmar Glans
    Supporting as Dagmar Glans
    6.02 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Blackwater Swedish
    2023 by Kerstin Ekman
    Starring as Annie Raft (1991)
    Starring as Annie Raft (1991)
    5.98 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    I Am Dina Norwegian
    2002March 2002 by Ole Bornedal
    Supporting as Hjertrud, Dina's Mother
    Supporting as Hjertrud, Dina's Mother
    5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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    Midsummer Night Norwegian
    2024
    Lead role as Carina
    Lead role as Carina
    6.00 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Filmworker
    2018May 2018 by Tony Zierra
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.22 Good-- <100 ratings
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    Manslaughter Danish
    2005August 2005 by Per Fly
    Starring as Nina
    Starring as Nina
    5.99 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Daybreak Swedish
    2003November 2003 by Björn Runge
    Lead role as Agnes
    Lead role as Agnes
    6.06 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Miss Kicki Swedish
    2009April 2009 by Håkon Liu
    Lead role as Kicki
    Lead role as Kicki
    6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    In the Presence of a Clown Swedish
    1998October 1998 by Ingmar Bergman
    Supporting as Karin Bergman
    Supporting as Karin Bergman
    6.13 Good-- <100 ratings
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    Private Confessions Swedish
    1996December 1996 by Liv Ullmann
    Lead role as Anna
    Lead role as Anna
    6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Glass-Blower's Children Swedish
    1998February 1998 by Anders Grönros
    Lead role as Sofia
    Lead role as Sofia
    6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    To Cook a Bear Swedish
    2025 by Jesper Harrie
    Starring as Madam Sjödahl
    Starring as Madam Sjödahl
    6.19 Good-- <100 ratings
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    A Rational Solution Swedish
    2009September 2009 by Jörgen Bergmark
    Lead role as Karin
    Lead role as Karin
    6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Rooster Swedish
    1981September 1981 by Lasse Hallström
    Starring as Åsa Eriksson
    Starring as Åsa Eriksson
    5.97 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Gossip Swedish
    2000December 2000 by Colin Nutley
    Lead role as Molly Fischer
    Lead role as Molly Fischer
    5.93 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Swoon Swedish
    2019February 2019 by Björn Stein
    Starring as Elin Lindgren
    Starring as Elin Lindgren
    6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Mary, Mother of Jesus
    1999November 1999 by Kevin Connor
    Starring as Mary of Nazareth
    Starring as Mary of Nazareth
    5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Trespassing Bergman
    2013August 2013 by Hynek Pallas
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    6.08 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Deadline Swedish
    2001October 2001 by Colin Nutley
    Supporting as Beata Ekesjö
    Supporting as Beata Ekesjö
    5.88 Okay+ <100 ratings
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    Gentlemen Swedish
    2014December 2014 by Mikael Marcimain
    Supporting as Greta
    Supporting as Greta
    6.06 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I
    2001October 2001 by Jon Shenk
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    6.16 Good-- <100 ratings
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    The Last Sentence Swedish
    2012December 2012 by Jan Troell
    Starring as Maja Forssman
    Starring as Maja Forssman
    6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Last Contract Swedish
    1998March 1998 by Kjell Sundvall
    Starring as Nina Nyman
    Starring as Nina Nyman
    6.02 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Ape Star Swedish
    2021April 2021 by Linda Hambäck
    Lead role as Gorilla (voice)
    Lead role as Gorilla (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    White People Swedish
    2015October 2015 by Lisa Aschan
    Lead role as Viktoria
    Lead role as Viktoria
    Needs more reviews
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    Kenny Begins Swedish
    2009March 2009 by Mats Lindberg
    Minor role as Rektorn
    Minor role as Rektorn
    6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Serpent's Way Swedish
    1986December 1986 by Bo Widerberg
    Starring as Eva
    Starring as Eva
    6.02 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Legacy Danish
    2014–2017 by Maya Ilsøe
    Minor role
    Minor role
    6.15 Good-- <100 ratings
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    Jerusalem Swedish
    1996September 1996 by Bille August
    Starring as Karin
    Starring as Karin
    6.12 Good-- <100 ratings
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    Rancid Swedish
    2004December 2004 by Jack Ersgard
    Supporting
    Supporting
    5.91 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Day and Night Swedish
    2004August 2004 by Simon Staho
    Supporting as Eva
    Supporting as Eva
    6.06 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Giliap Swedish
    1975November 1975 by Roy Andersson
    Supporting as Girl at Summer Hotel
    Supporting as Girl at Summer Hotel
    5.98 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Details Swedish
    2003October 2003 by Kristian Petri
    Lead role as Ann
    Lead role as Ann
    Needs more reviews
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    The Best Intentions Swedish
    1991
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    Needs more reviews
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    Karlsson on the Roof Swedish
    2002September 2002 by Vibeke Idsøe
    Supporting as Mamma
    Supporting as Mamma
    5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Law of the Land Finnish
    2017January 2017 by Jussi Hiltunen
    Supporting as Britta
    Supporting as Britta
    6.07 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Anna Danish
    2000November 2000 by Erik Wedersøe
    Lead role as Anna Terlow
    Lead role as Anna Terlow
    Needs more reviews
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    Jana - Marked For Life Swedish
    2024 by Felix Herngren
    Starring as Margaretha Berzelius
    Starring as Margaretha Berzelius
    Needs more reviews
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    Scenes in the Night Swedish
    2018January 2018 by Pernilla August
    Lead role as Marianne
    Lead role as Marianne
    Needs more reviews
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    The Birthday Swedish
    2000March 2000 by Richard Hobert
    Supporting as Tove
    Supporting as Tove
    Needs more reviews
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    Everyone Loves Alice Swedish
    2002October 2002 by Richard Hobert
    Minor role
    Minor role
    6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Den döende dandyn Swedish
    1989April 1989 by Anders Wahlgren
    Starring as Thora Dardel
    Starring as Thora Dardel
    Needs more reviews
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    Performances Danish
    2007 by Per Fly
    Supporting as Eva
    Supporting as Eva
    Needs more reviews
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    The Dance Club Swedish
    2025September 2025 by Lisa Langseth
    Supporting as Charlotte
    Supporting as Charlotte
    Needs more reviews
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    Where The Rainbow Ends Swedish
    1999October 1999 by Richard Hobert
    Starring as Tove
    Starring as Tove
    Needs more reviews
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    Mouth to Mouth Swedish
    2005December 2005 by Björn Runge
    Minor role as Leyla
    Minor role as Leyla
    Needs more reviews
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    Vildanden Swedish
    1989 by Bo Widerberg
    Starring as Gina Ekdahl
    Starring as Gina Ekdahl
    Needs more reviews
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    Search Swedish
    2006September 2006 by Maria von Heland
    Supporting as Madelene
    Supporting as Madelene
    Needs more reviews
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    Building Happiness Danish
    2020April 2020 by Jesper Skaaning
    Lead role as Self - Narrator (voice)
    Lead role as Self - Narrator (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    Den tragiska historien om Hamlet - Prins av Danmark Swedish
    1985January 1985 by Ragnar Lyth
    Supporting as Ofelia
    Supporting as Ofelia
    Needs more reviews
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    En nämndemans död Swedish
    1995
    Starring as Vanja Holm
    Starring as Vanja Holm
    Needs more reviews
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    The Scarab Flies at Dusk Swedish
    2025
    Supporting as Irma
    Supporting as Irma
    Needs more reviews
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    Eiffel Tower Swedish
    2004January 2004 by Niklas Rådström
    Starring as Lena
    Starring as Lena
    Needs more reviews
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    Alfred Nobel - Mr. Dynamite Swedish
    1983December 1983 by Olle Häger
    Starring
    Starring
    Needs more reviews
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    Karlsson on the Roof Swedish
    2002 by Astrid Lindgren
    Starring as Mamma
    Starring as Mamma
    Needs more reviews
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    Heliga Birgitta Swedish
    2003
    Lead role as Heliga Birgitta
    Lead role as Heliga Birgitta
    Needs more reviews
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    Hur ska det gå för Pettersson? Swedish
    1984 by Vilgot Sjöman
    Supporting as Ingrid
    Supporting as Ingrid
    Needs more reviews
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    Surprise Swedish
    2023January 2023 by Laerke Herthoni
    Lead role as Ingrid
    Lead role as Ingrid
    Needs more reviews
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    Håkan Bråkan Swedish
    2003 by Sören Olsson
    Minor role as Världsrymdens ledare
    Minor role as Världsrymdens ledare
    Needs more reviews
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    The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Swedish
    1985
    Supporting as Ofelia
    Supporting as Ofelia
    Needs more reviews
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