Lena Olin

Born:March 22, 1955

Place of Birth:Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Known For:Acting

Biography

Lena Olin, born Lena Maria Jonna Olin on March 22, 1955, is a talented Swedish actress who has made a significant impact on both the big and small screens. With a career spanning several decades, Olin has showcased her versatility and depth as an actress, earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, and Primetime Emmy Award.

Having been mentored by the legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, Olin's journey in the world of cinema began with a small role in Bergman's film "Face to Face" in 1976. She later solidified her place in the industry with memorable performances in Bergman's "Fanny and Alexander" (1982) and "After the Rehearsal" (1984). It was her role as a free-spirited artist in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" (1988) that catapulted her to international fame, earning her a Golden Globe nomination.

Olin continued to captivate audiences with her compelling portrayals, including a Jewish survivor in "Enemies, A Love Story" (1989) which earned her an Academy Award nomination, and an abused wife in "Chocolat" (2000) which garnered her a BAFTA Award nomination. Her filmography is rich and diverse, featuring films like "Havana" (1990), "Romeo Is Bleeding" (1993), "The Ninth Gate" (1999), and "The Reader" (2008), showcasing her range as an actress.

In addition to her success in film, Olin has also left a mark on television, notably for her role as KGB agent Irina Derevko in the spy thriller "Alias" (2002–2006), for which she received an Emmy nomination. She further displayed her talent on the small screen with roles in shows like "Welcome to Sweden" (2014–2015), "Riviera" (2017–2020), and "Hunters" (2020–2023), proving her versatility across different mediums.

Off-screen, Lena Olin's dedication to her craft and her ability to bring complex characters to life have solidified her status as a respected and acclaimed actress in the entertainment industry. With a filmography that continues to grow and evolve, Olin's legacy as a performer remains enduring and impactful, showcasing her as a true talent in the world of acting.

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Catherine DeLaroche

2024

Ana is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire. When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will, and Ana pretends to be her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

Spaceman

Zdena

2024

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

The Reader

Rose Mather

2008

The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.

One Life

Grete Winton

2023

British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport.

Awake

Lilith Beresford

2007

While undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.

The Ninth Gate

Liana Telfer

1999

A rare book dealer finds himself at the heart of a string of paranormal events when he is hired to find the last two copies of a text, The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows, capable of summoning the Devil.

Remember Me

Diane Hirsch

2010

Still reeling from a heartbreaking family event and his parents' subsequent divorce, Tyler Hawkins discovers a fresh lease on life when he meets Ally Craig, a gregarious beauty who witnessed her mother's death. But as the couple draws closer, the fallout from their separate tragedies jeopardizes their love.

Queen of the Damned

Maharet

2002

Lestat finds acceptance in a tattooed and pierced world, rekindling the desires of all-powerful Akasha.

Casanova

Andrea

2005

With a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a beauty who seems impervious to his charms. However, as he continues to pursue the indifferent lady, he finds himself falling in love.

Mystery Men

Dr. Anabel Leek

1999

When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Sabina

1988

Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.

Fanny and Alexander

Rosa

1982

As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.

Romeo Is Bleeding

Mona Demarkov

1993

A corrupt cop gets in over his head when he tries to assassinate a beautiful Russian hit-woman.

Night Train to Lisbon

Older Estefania

2013

Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.

The United States of Leland

Marybeth Fitzgerald

2003

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.