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

Shmi Skywalker

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Shmi Skywalker

Kursk

Oksana

Fanny and Alexander

Maj

I Am Dina

Hjertrud, Dina's Mother

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

Sara Landhag

The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I

Self

Bergman: A Year in a Life

Self