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.

Pernilla August

Acting Born February 13, 1958 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.

Known For

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Shmi (voice)

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Shmi Skywalker

Skavlan

Self - Guest

Glitch

Nicola Heysen

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

Emilie

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

Mamma

Young Royals

Queen Kristina

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Shmi Skywalker

Ronja the Robber's Daughter

Valdir

Face to Face

Maja

The Legacy

To Cook a Bear

Madam Sjödahl