Pernilla August

Pernilla August is a Swedish actress, director and screenwriter. She became one of Sweden's leading actresses through her long work with director Ingmar Bergman. Pernilla August went nude early in Tuppen (1981) and again many years later in Handelser Vid Vatten (2023). She was born in Stockholm on February 13, 1958. Her best known Bergman role came in The Best Intentions, which won her Best Actress at Cannes in 1992. She also reached a worldwide audience as Shmi Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Her other screen credits include Call Girl, alongside her work behind the camera. Her newest clips come from Koka Bjorn, released in 2025.

Pernilla August shares scenes with Asta Kamma August on CelebMasta.