Pernilla August

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

as Shmi Skywalker

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

as Shmi Skywalker

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

as Shmi (voice)

Young Royals

as Queen Kristina

Fanny and Alexander

as Maj

Kursk

as Oksana

Glitch

as Nicola Heysen

Fanny and Alexander

as Maj

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation

as Sara Landhag

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

as Emilie