Lena Olin

Date of Birth: March 22, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Lena Maria Jonna Olin is a renowned Swedish actress, born on March 22, 1955, in Stockholm, Sweden. She comes from an artistic family; her father, Stig Olin, was a well-known actor and her mother, Britta Holmberg, was also an accomplished actress. Lena began her acting career on stage with Sweden’s esteemed Royal Dramatic Theatre before transitioning to film and television. Olin’s breakthrough role came in 1988 when she starred in “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” directed by Philip Kaufman. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and opened doors to Hollywood. She further solidified her international reputation with roles in films such as “Enemies, A Love Story” (1989), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and “Chocolat” (2000), where she starred alongside Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. In addition to her film career, Lena Olin has made significant contributions to television. She is perhaps best known for her role as Irina Derevko, the enigmatic mother of the main character, in the popular TV series “Alias” (2002-2006). Lena Olin continues to be a versatile and respected figure in the entertainment industry, balancing work in both European and American productions.

5 Interesting Facts about Lena Olin

1. Lena Olin won the Best Actress award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1989 for her role in “The Unbearable Lightness of Being.”

2. She was a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998.

3. Lena Olin is married to director Lasse Hallström, and they have frequently collaborated on various film projects.

4. She declined the role of Dr. Chase Meridian in “Batman Forever” (1995), which eventually went to Nicole Kidman.

5. Lena Olin was a trained ballet dancer before she turned to acting.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lena Olin

1. “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”

2. “I think every experience you have in life is important and defines who you are.”

3. “I don’t see myself as a star. I’m a working actress.”

4. “The most important thing is to stay true to yourself and not get lost in what people want you to be.”

5. “Working with different directors has been the greatest experience for me. Each one has taught me something new.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Lena Olin’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Lena Olin has two children. Her son, August Östergren, was born in 1992 from a previous relationship. She also has a daughter, Tora Hallström, born in 1995, with her husband Lasse Hallström.