Pernilla August

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: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/60
Weighted avg: 6.16 /10
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    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
    1999May 1999 by George Lucas
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    6.13 Good--
  • 2
    2
    Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
    2002May 2002 by George Lucas
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    Supporting as Shmi Skywalker
    6.15 Good--
  • 3
    3
    Fanny and Alexander Swedish
    1982December 1982 by Ingmar Bergman
    Minor role as Maj
    Minor role as Maj
    7.40 Excellent--
  • 4
    4
    Kursk
    2018November 2018 by Thomas Vinterberg
    Minor role as Oksana
    Minor role as Oksana
    6.17 Good--
  • 5
    5
    Glitch
    2015–2019 by Louise Fox
    Minor role as Nicola Heysen
    Minor role as Nicola Heysen
    5.79 Okay+
  • 6
    6
    Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation Swedish
    2012March 2012 by Kathrine Windfeld
    Supporting as Sara Landhag
    Supporting as Sara Landhag
    5.68 Okay+
  • 7
    7
    The Investigation Danish
    2020 by Tobias Lindholm
    Starring as Ingrid Wall
    Starring as Ingrid Wall
    6.08 Okay++
  • 8
    8
    The Best Intentions Swedish
    1992May 1992 by Bille August
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    6.36 Good-
  • 9
    9
    Call Girl Swedish
    2012November 2012 by Mikael Marcimain
    Supporting as Dagmar Glans
    Supporting as Dagmar Glans
    5.93 Okay++
  • 10
    10
    Blackwater Swedish
    2023 by Kerstin Ekman
    Starring as Annie Raft (1991)
    Starring as Annie Raft (1991)
    5.62 Okay
  • 11
    11
    Midsummer Night Norwegian
    2024
    Lead role as Carina
    Lead role as Carina
    5.67 Okay+
  • 12
    12
    I Am Dina Norwegian
    2002March 2002 by Ole Bornedal
    Supporting as Hjertrud, Dina's Mother
    Supporting as Hjertrud, Dina's Mother
    5.49 Okay
  • 13
    13
    Filmworker
    2018May 2018 by Tony Zierra
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.43 Good-
  • 14
    14
    Manslaughter Danish
    2005August 2005 by Per Fly
    Starring as Nina
    Starring as Nina
    5.76 Okay+
  • 15
    15
    Daybreak Swedish
    2003November 2003 by Björn Runge
    Lead role as Agnes
    Lead role as Agnes
    5.99 Okay++
  • 16
    16
    Miss Kicki Swedish
    2009April 2009 by Håkon Liu
    Lead role as Kicki
    Lead role as Kicki
    5.80 Okay+
  • 17
    17
    Private Confessions Swedish
    1996December 1996 by Liv Ullmann
    Lead role as Anna
    Lead role as Anna
    5.91 Okay++
  • 18
    18
    The Glass-Blower's Children Swedish
    1998February 1998 by Anders Grönros
    Lead role as Sofia
    Lead role as Sofia
    5.81 Okay+
  • 19
    19
    In the Presence of a Clown Swedish
    1998October 1998 by Ingmar Bergman
    Supporting as Karin Bergman
    Supporting as Karin Bergman
    6.23 Good--
  • 20
    20
    The Rooster Swedish
    1981September 1981 by Lasse Hallström
    Starring as Åsa Eriksson
    Starring as Åsa Eriksson
    5.67 Okay+
  • 21
    21
    To Cook a Bear Swedish
    2025 by Jesper Harrie
    Starring as Madam Sjödahl
    Starring as Madam Sjödahl
    6.37 Good-
  • 22
    22
    A Rational Solution Swedish
    2009September 2009 by Jörgen Bergmark
    Lead role as Karin
    Lead role as Karin
    5.80 Okay+
  • 23
    23
    Swoon Swedish
    2019February 2019 by Måns Mårlind
    Starring as Elin Lindgren
    Starring as Elin Lindgren
    5.88 Okay+
  • 24
    24
    Mary, Mother of Jesus
    1999November 1999 by Kevin Connor
    Starring as Mary of Nazareth
    Starring as Mary of Nazareth
    5.35 Okay-
  • 25
    25
    Trespassing Bergman
    2013August 2013 by Hynek Pallas
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    6.06 Okay++
  • 26
    26
    Gossip Swedish
    2000December 2000 by Colin Nutley
    Lead role as Molly Fischer
    Lead role as Molly Fischer
    5.47 Okay
  • 27
    27
    Gentlemen Swedish
    2014December 2014 by Mikael Marcimain
    Supporting as Greta
    Supporting as Greta
    6.02 Okay++
  • 28
    28
    Deadline Swedish
    2001October 2001 by Colin Nutley
    Supporting as Beata Ekesjö
    Supporting as Beata Ekesjö
    5.36 Okay-
  • 29
    29
    The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I
    2001October 2001 by Jon Shenk
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    6.34 Good-
  • 30
    30
    The Last Sentence Swedish
    2012December 2012 by Jan Troell
    Starring as Maja Forssman
    Starring as Maja Forssman
    5.91 Okay++
  • 31
    31
    The Last Contract Swedish
    1998March 1998 by Kjell Sundvall
    Starring as Nina Nyman
    Starring as Nina Nyman
    5.82 Okay+
  • 32
    32
    The Ape Star Swedish
    2021April 2021 by Linda Hambäck
    Lead role as Gorilla (voice)
    Lead role as Gorilla (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 33
    33
    White People Swedish
    2015October 2015 by Lisa Aschan
    Lead role as Viktoria
    Lead role as Viktoria
    Needs more reviews
  • 34
    34
    The Serpent's Way Swedish
    1986December 1986 by Bo Widerberg
    Starring as Eva
    Starring as Eva
    5.83 Okay+
  • 35
    35
    Kenny Begins Swedish
    2009March 2009 by Mats Lindberg
    Minor role as Rektorn
    Minor role as Rektorn
    5.79 Okay+
  • 36
    36
    Jerusalem Swedish
    1996September 1996 by Bille August
    Starring as Karin
    Starring as Karin
    6.22 Good--
  • 37
    37
    Rancid Swedish
    2004December 2004 by Jack Ersgard
    Supporting
    Supporting
    5.46 Okay
  • 38
    38
    The Legacy Danish
    2014–2017 by Maya Ilsøe
    Minor role
    Minor role
    6.24 Good--
  • 39
    39
    Day and Night Swedish
    2004August 2004 by Simon Staho
    Supporting as Eva
    Supporting as Eva
    5.99 Okay++
  • 40
    40
    Details Swedish
    2003October 2003 by Kristian Petri
    Lead role as Ann
    Lead role as Ann
    Needs more reviews
  • 41
    41
    Giliap Swedish
    1975November 1975 by Roy Andersson
    Supporting as Girl at Summer Hotel
    Supporting as Girl at Summer Hotel
    5.72 Okay+
  • 42
    42
    The Best Intentions Swedish
    1991
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    Starring as Anna Bergman
    Needs more reviews
  • 43
    43
    Karlsson on the Roof Swedish
    2002September 2002 by Vibeke Idsøe
    Supporting as Mamma
    Supporting as Mamma
    5.55 Okay
  • 44
    44
    Law of the Land Finnish
    2017January 2017 by Jussi Hiltunen
    Supporting as Britta
    Supporting as Britta
    6.02 Okay++
  • 45
    45
    Anna Danish
    2000November 2000 by Erik Wedersøe
    Lead role as Anna Terlow
    Lead role as Anna Terlow
    Needs more reviews
  • 46
    46
    Jana - Marked For Life Swedish
    2024 by Felix Herngren
    Starring as Margaretha Berzelius
    Starring as Margaretha Berzelius
    Needs more reviews
  • 47
    47
    Scenes in the Night Swedish
    2018January 2018 by Pernilla August
    Lead role as Marianne
    Lead role as Marianne
    Needs more reviews
  • 48
    48
    The Birthday Swedish
    2000March 2000 by Richard Hobert
    Supporting as Tove
    Supporting as Tove
    Needs more reviews
  • 49
    49
    Everyone Loves Alice Swedish
    2002October 2002 by Richard Hobert
    Minor role
    Minor role
    5.89 Okay+
  • 50
    50
    Performances Danish
    2007 by Per Fly
    Supporting as Eva
    Supporting as Eva
    Needs more reviews
  • 51
    51
    The Dance Club Swedish
    2025September 2025 by Lisa Langseth
    Supporting as Charlotte
    Supporting as Charlotte
    Needs more reviews
  • 52
    52
    Where The Rainbow Ends Swedish
    1999October 1999 by Richard Hobert
    Starring as Tove
    Starring as Tove
    Needs more reviews
  • 53
    53
    Mouth to Mouth Swedish
    2005December 2005 by Björn Runge
    Minor role as Leyla
    Minor role as Leyla
    Needs more reviews
  • 54
    54
    Vildanden Swedish
    1989 by Bo Widerberg
    Starring as Gina Ekdahl
    Starring as Gina Ekdahl
    Needs more reviews
  • 55
    55
    Search Swedish
    2006September 2006 by Maria von Heland
    Supporting as Madelene
    Supporting as Madelene
    Needs more reviews
  • 56
    56
    Den tragiska historien om Hamlet - Prins av Danmark Swedish
    1985January 1985 by Ragnar Lyth
    Supporting as Ofelia
    Supporting as Ofelia
    Needs more reviews
  • 57
    57
    En nämndemans död Swedish
    1995
    Starring as Vanja Holm
    Starring as Vanja Holm
    Needs more reviews
  • 58
    58
    Karlsson on the Roof Swedish
    2002 by Astrid Lindgren
    Starring as Mamma
    Starring as Mamma
    Needs more reviews
  • 59
    59
    Hur ska det gå för Pettersson? Swedish
    1984 by Vilgot Sjöman
    Supporting as Ingrid
    Supporting as Ingrid
    Needs more reviews
  • 60
    60
    Håkan Bråkan Swedish
    2003 by Sören Olsson
    Minor role as Världsrymdens ledare
    Minor role as Världsrymdens ledare
    Needs more reviews
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