Liv Ullmann
Known for
A muse of Ingmar Bergman's cinema, Liv Ullmann is one of the most admired actresses of European film. Norwegian by birth, her collaboration with the Swedish master produced unforgettable performances in 'Persona', 'Cries and Whispers' and 'Scenes from a Marriage', works that explored the human soul with naked intensity. Born in Tokyo in 1938, her expressive face and her ability to convey inner turmoil with barely a gesture made her a perfect instrument for intimate, psychological cinema. She later developed a respected career as a director as well, prolonging her dialogue with Bergman's legacy.
Liv Ullmann
44 Movies
4 Series
A muse of Ingmar Bergman's cinema, Liv Ullmann is one of the most admired actresses of European film. Norwegian by birth, her collaboration with the Swedish master produced unforgettable performances in 'Persona', 'Cries and Whispers' and 'Scenes from a Marriage', works that explored the human soul with naked intensity. Born in Tokyo in 1938, her expressive face and her ability to convey inner turmoil with barely a gesture made her a perfect instrument for intimate, psychological cinema. She later developed a respected career as a director as well, prolonging her dialogue with Bergman's legacy.
Movies
Plays Kate ter Horst
A Bridge Too Far
1977
Plays Elisabet Vogler
Persona
1966
Plays Eva
Autumn Sonata
1978
Plays Ann Stanley
40 Carats
1973
Plays Fabienne Martin
Cold Sweat
1970
Plays Elena
Let's Hope It's a Girl
1986
Plays Alma Borg
Hour of the Wolf
1968
Plays Marianne
Scenes from a Marriage
1974
Plays Maria
Cries and Whispers
1972
Plays Hanna Lund
Zandy's Bride
1974
Plays Eva Rosenberg
Shame
1968
Plays Kate Morris
Richard's Things
1980
Plays Kristina
The Emigrants
1971
Plays Catherine
Lost Horizon
1973
Plays Anna Fromm
The Passion of Anna
1969
Plays Gerd
The Wayward Girl
1959
Plays Jenny Campbell
The Bay Boy
1984
Plays Manuela Rosenberg
The Serpent's Egg
1977
Plays Ester Jenks
The Night Visitor
1971
Plays Pope Joan
Pope Joan
1972
Plays Kristina
The New Land
1972
Plays Sari
Gaby: A True Story
1987
Plays Dr. Jenny Isaksson
Face to Face
1976
Plays Emma Zorn
Zorn
1994
Plays Sonia Hoffman
Mindwalk
1991
Plays Ase Evensen
Two Lives
2012
Plays Gina
The Wild Duck
1984
Plays Grandmother
Through a Glass, Darkly
2008
Plays Maria
The Ox
1991
Plays Marina Fromm
Dangerous Moves
1984
Plays Ida Nudel
Farewell Moscow
1987
Plays Gabriele
The Rose Garden
1989
Plays Leonor
Leonor
1975
Plays Spectator
Players
1979
Plays Queen Kristina
The Abdication
1974
Plays An-Magritt
An-Magritt
1969
Plays Kari
Tonny
1962
Plays María
The Girlfriend
1989
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Two Lives
Ase Evensen
2012
Film
Through a Glass, Darkly
Grandmother
2008
Film
The Danish Poet
Narrator (voice)
2006
Film
Zorn
Emma Zorn · 3 episodes
1995
TV
Zorn
Emma Zorn
1994
Film
Dreamplay
Ticket Seller
1994
Film
Mindwalk
Sonia Hoffman
1991
Film
The Ox
Maria
1991
Film
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Narrator (voice)
1991
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Liv Ullmann and where are they from?
Liv Ullmann is 87 years old, born on December 16, 1938 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Liv Ullmann?
Liv Ullmann is best known for roles in Persona, A Bridge Too Far, Cries and Whispers.
How many movies has Liv Ullmann been in?
Over a 69-year career (since 1957), Liv Ullmann has appeared in 42 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Liv Ullmann's first movie?
The career of Liv Ullmann began with Fools in the Mountains (1957).
What is Liv Ullmann's most recent movie or series?
Liv Ullmann's most recent release is Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled, which premiered on May 21, 2023.
What TV shows has Liv Ullmann appeared in?
On television, Liv Ullmann has appeared in Scenes from a Marriage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Oscars, The Dick Cavett Show.
Liv Ullmann
1938-12-16 · Tokyo, Japan
Liv Johanne Ullmann (born 16 December 1938) is a Norwegian actress and film director. Recognised as one of the greatest European actresses, Ullmann is known for her numerous acclaimed collaborations with filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
Ullmann won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama in 1972 for the film The Emigrants (1971), and has been nominated for another four. In 2000, she was nominated for the Palme d'Or for her second directorial feature film, Faithless. She has also received two BAFTA Award nominations, for her performances in Scenes from a Marriage (1973) and Face to Face (1976), and two Academy Award nominations, for The Emigrants and Face to Face. On March 25, 2022, Ullmann was presented with an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her "bravery and emotional transparency that has gifted audiences with deeply affecting screen portrayals".Liv Ullmann, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.