Helena Bergström

Helena Bergström

61 · Born: Feb 5, 1964

Personal Details

BornFeb 5, 1964 Kortedala, Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Biography

Born into an acting family, she initially yearned for a career that intertwined her passion for animals, a dream she harbored since childhood. At the tender age of five, she made her stage debut in a production of the play 'Klas Klättermus', setting the tone for a future filled with artistic expression.

As she grew older, her fascination with the performing arts only intensified. At the age of fifteen, she was awarded a scholarship to study in the United States, a life-changing experience that saw her relocate to Mississippi for a year. During this pivotal period, she discovered a newfound appreciation for acting, and her decision to pursue a career in the field was cemented.

Upon her return to Sweden, she landed a role in a popular TV series, a breakthrough that paved the way for her to submit a third and final application to the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre, an institution she had long aspired to join. Her persistence paid off, and she was accepted into the esteemed program, where she honed her craft under the guidance of renowned instructors.

Following her studies, she balanced her time between the Royal Dramatic Theatre and Stockholm's City Theatre, refining her skills and making a name for herself in the Swedish theatre scene. Her big break came with the 1989 film '1939', which catapulted her to international recognition.

Colin Nutley, a renowned filmmaker, took notice of her face on a poster for 'The Women on the Roof' (1989) and subsequently cast her in his movie 'BlackJack' (1990). Her performance in the film earned her a reputation as a talented actress, and she was subsequently chosen by Nutley for his next project, 'House of Angels' (1992).

Throughout her career, critics have drawn parallels between her and the legendary Ingrid Bergman, a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft.

Career

2018
The Cake General
The Cake General as Dyr-Gunilla
2015
Holy Mess
Holy Mess as Carina
2014
Medicinen
Medicinen as Johanna
2008
Angel
Angel as Angelica “Angel” Holst
2006
Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel as Elisabeth Staf
2004
The Queen of Sheba's Pearls
The Queen of Sheba's Pearls as Nancy Ackerman / Emily Bradley
2000
Livet är en schlager
Livet är en schlager as Mona Berglund
Gossip
Gossip as Stella Lindberg
1998
Still Crazy
Still Crazy as Astrid Simms
Under the Sun
Under the Sun as Ellen Lind
1996
The Hunters
The Hunters as Anna Sivertsson
1994
1993
Last Dance
Last Dance as Tove Särlefalk
1992
House of Angels
House of Angels as Fanny Zander
1990
BlackJack
BlackJack as Ingrid Forsberg
1989
1939
1939 as Berit
1988
Friends
Friends as Bonnie
2021
Dancing Queens
Dancing Queens as Director, Writer
2015
Holy Mess
Holy Mess as Director, Writer
2007
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap as Director, Writer