Pernilla August
Known for
Pernilla August is a durable actress who has kept working through several turns of the industry. 1975 is the year the filmography opens. With 70 credits to her name, volume is part of the story. The single most recognizable credit is 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace', playing Shmi Skywalker. 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones' is a second title with real reach.
Pernilla August
45 Movies
25 Series
Pernilla August is a durable actress who has kept working through several turns of the industry. 1975 is the year the filmography opens. With 70 credits to her name, volume is part of the story. The single most recognizable credit is 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace', playing Shmi Skywalker. 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays Shmi Skywalker
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Plays Shmi Skywalker
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
Plays Oksana
Kursk
2018
Plays Anna Bergman
The Best Intentions
1992
Plays Maj
Fanny and Alexander
1982
Plays Dagmar Glans
Call Girl
2012
Plays Lena
Eiffel Tower
2004
Plays Sara Landhag
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
2012
Plays Madelene
Search
2006
Plays Anna Terlow
Anna
2000
Plays Hjertrud, Dina's Mother
I Am Dina
2002
Plays Gorilla (voice)
The Ape Star
2021
Plays Kicki
Miss Kicki
2009
Plays Nina
Manslaughter
2005
Plays Mamma
Karlsson on the Roof
2002
Plays Elin Lindgren
Swoon
2019
Plays Maja Forssman
The Last Sentence
2012
Plays Eva
The Serpent's Way
1986
Plays Charlotte
The Dance Club
2025
Plays Girl at Summer Hotel
Giliap
1975
Plays Karin
Jerusalem
1996
Director
Plays Marianne
Scenes in the Night
2018
Plays Åsa Eriksson
The Rooster
1981
Plays Karin
A Rational Solution
2009
Plays Viktoria
White People
2015
Plays Sofia
The Glass-Blower's Children
1998
Plays Beata Ekesjö
Deadline
2001
Plays Molly Fischer
Gossip
2000
Plays Anna
Private Confessions
1996
Plays Greta
Gentlemen
2014
Plays Tove
Where The Rainbow Ends
1999
Plays Ann
Details
2003
Plays Eva
Day and Night
2004
Plays Nina Nyman
The Last Contract
1998
Plays Britta
Law of the Land
2017
Plays Agnes
Daybreak
2003
Plays Leyla
Mouth to Mouth
2005
Plays Rektorn
Kenny Begins
2009
Plays Tove
The Birthday
2000
Plays Britt-Marie
Britt-Marie Was Here
2019
TV Shows
Plays Mamma
Karlsson on the Roof
2002
Plays Världsrymdens ledare
Håkan Bråkan
2003
Plays Irma
The Scarab Flies at Dusk
2025
Plays Maja
Face to Face
2019
Plays Queen Kristina
Young Royals
2021
Plays Kennys Memorymatic (voice)
Kenny Starfighter
1997
Plays Annie Raft (1991)
Blackwater
2023
Plays Margaretha Berzelius
Jana - Marked For Life
2024
Plays Ingrid Wall
The Investigation
2020
Plays Madam Sjödahl
To Cook a Bear
2025
Plays Eva
Performances
2007
Plays Nicola Heysen
Glitch
2015
Plays Valdir
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
2024
Plays Carina
Midsummer Night
2024
Plays Anna Bergman
The Best Intentions
1991
Plays Voice
The Last Journey Of The Vikings
2020
Plays Gina Ekdahl
Vildanden
1989
Plays Gunilla
Allt jag inte minns
2019
Plays Vanja Holm
En nämndemans död
1995
Plays Ingrid
Hur ska det gå för Pettersson?
1984
Plays Anna Gustavsson
Those Who Whisper
2006
Plays Ofelia
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
1985
Plays Emilie
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Plays Maj
Fanny and Alexander
1984
Plays Shmi (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008
Latest Trailers
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The Ape Star
Full Filmography
To Cook a Bear
Madam Sjödahl · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
The Dance Club
Charlotte
2025
Film
The Scarab Flies at Dusk
Irma · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
Jana - Marked For Life
Margaretha Berzelius · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
Midsummer Night
Carina · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Valdir · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
Surprise
Ingrid
2023
Film
Blackwater
Annie Raft (1991) · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
Young Royals
Queen Kristina · 8 episodes
2021–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pernilla August and where are they from?
Pernilla August is 68 years old, born on February 13, 1958 in Stockholm, Sverige.
What are the most famous roles of Pernilla August?
Pernilla August is best known for roles in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Fanny and Alexander.
How many movies has Pernilla August been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Pernilla August has appeared in 45 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Pernilla August's first movie?
The career of Pernilla August began with Giliap (1975).
What is Pernilla August's most recent movie or series?
Pernilla August's most recent release is To Cook a Bear, which premiered on October 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Pernilla August appeared in?
On television, Pernilla August has appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Young Royals, Glitch, Fanny and Alexander.
Pernilla August
1958-02-13 · Stockholm, Sverige
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.