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Ingrid Bergman was one of the most celebrated figures in the history of American cinema, renowned for her natural and unpretentious beauty, immense acting talent, and numerous Oscar awards. Born on August 29, 1915, in Stockholm, Sweden, to a German mother and Swedish father, Bergman's early life was marked by the loss of her parents, with her mother passing away when she was just two years old and her father when she was 12.
After completing her formal schooling, Bergman decided to pursue a career in acting, starting with an uncredited role in the Swedish film Landskamp in 1932. She then enrolled at the Royal Dramatic Theatre School in Stockholm, but eventually shifted her focus to film, appearing in The Count of the Old Town in 1935 and Intermezzo in 1936.
Her breakthrough came when American producer David O. Selznick discovered her in Intermezzo and signed her to a contract. Bergman's subsequent films, including the 1939 remake of Intermezzo, cemented her status as a rising star in Hollywood. Her beauty and acting talent captivated audiences, and she became one of the most versatile actresses in the industry.
Throughout her career, Bergman received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, for her performances in Gaslight, Anastasia, and Autumn Sonata. She also received nominations for her roles in For Whom the Bell Tolls, Spellbound, Saratoga Trunk, The Bells of St. Mary's, and Joan of Arc.
In addition to her film work, Bergman was a devoted mother and wife, marrying Dr. Peter Lindstrom and having a daughter, Pia, before leaving her husband for Italian director Roberto Rossellini, with whom she had two daughters, Isotta and Isabella. She continued to work in film and television until her retirement, earning an Emmy Award for her performance in the mini-series A Woman Called Golda.
Ingrid Bergman passed away on August 29, 1982, her 67th birthday, due to cancer in London, England, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood's Golden Era.
