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Pernilla August: Biography, Facts and Career

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Pernilla August (Swedish pronunciation: [pæˈɳɪ̂lːa ˈǎʊɡɵst] née: Hertzman-Ericson; born 13 February 1958), also known as Pernilla Östergren, Pernilla Wallgren, and Pernilla Wallgren-Östergren, is a Swedish actress, director and screenwriter. She was a longtime collaborator with director Ingmar Bergman and won the Best Actress Award at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival for her role in his film The Best Intentions. She is best known internationally for portraying Shmi Skywalker in George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

Quick facts about Pernilla August

  • Full name: Pernilla August
  • Born: 1958-02-13
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q237255

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Who is Pernilla August?

Pernilla August (Swedish pronunciation: [pæˈɳɪ̂lːa ˈǎʊɡɵst] née: Hertzman-Ericson; born 13 February 1958), also known as Pernilla Östergren, Pernilla Wallgren, and Pernilla Wallgren-Östergren, is a Swedish actress, director and screenwriter.

What nationality is Pernilla August?

Pernilla August is Sweden.

When was Pernilla August born?

Pernilla August was born on 1958-02-13.

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