Pernilla August
Feb 13, 1958 (68)
Stockholm, Sverige
44 Movies
22 Series
A career spanning 51+ years and 66+ titles makes Pernilla August one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Shmi Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Drama has been her most frequent territory.
68Age
44Movies
22Series
Pernilla August
44 Movies
22 Series
A career spanning 51+ years and 66+ titles makes Pernilla August one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Shmi Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Drama has been her most frequent territory.
68
Age
44
Movies
22
Series
Movies
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Kursk
2018
Fanny and Alexander
1982
Where The Rainbow Ends
1999
Anna
2000
Manslaughter
2005
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
2012
Call Girl
2012
I Am Dina
2002
Search
2006
A Rational Solution
2009
The Serpent's Way
1986
The Best Intentions
1992
The Glass-Blower's Children
1998
The Last Sentence
2012
Private Confessions
1996
The Rooster
1981
Karlsson on the Roof
2002
Miss Kicki
2009
Details
2003
Giliap
1975
Deadline
2001
Day and Night
2004
Gentlemen
2014
The Last Contract
1998
Scenes in the Night
2018
Jerusalem
1996
White People
2015
The Dance Club
2025
Gossip
2000
Daybreak
2003
The Birthday
2000
Mouth to Mouth
2005
Kenny Begins
2009
Swoon
2019
The Ape Star
2021
Law of the Land
2017
Britt-Marie Was Here
2019
TV Shows
Karlsson on the Roof
2002
Håkan Bråkan
2003
Young Royals
2021
Face to Face
2019
Kenny Starfighter
1997
Performances
2007
Jana - Marked For Life
2024
Glitch
2015
Blackwater
2023
The Investigation
2020
To Cook a Bear
2025
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
2024
Midsummer Night
2024
The Best Intentions
1991
Allt jag inte minns
2019
Hur ska det gå för Pettersson?
1984
Vildanden
1989
En nämndemans död
1995
Den tragiska historien om Hamlet - Prins av Danmark
1985
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Fanny and Alexander
1984
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008
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The Ape Star
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To Cook a Bear
Madam Sjödahl
2025
TV
The Dance Club
Charlotte
2025
Film
Jana - Marked For Life
Margaretha Berzelius
2024
TV
Midsummer Night
Carina
2024
TV
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Valdir
2024
TV
Surprise
Ingrid
2023
Film
Blackwater
Annie Raft (1991)
2023
TV
Young Royals
Queen Kristina
2021–2022
TV
The Ape Star
Gorilla (voice)
2021
Film
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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 75 movies and 28 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.