About
Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982) was a Swedish-born American actress, renowned for her natural beauty and intense performances. She started in Sweden before conquering Hollywood with Intermezzo (1939). She played Ilsa in Casablanca (1942) and collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock (Spellbound, Notorious). Her roles in Gaslight (1944) and Anastasia (1956) earned her two Academy Awards for Best Actress. Her affair with Roberto Rossellini caused a scandal in the United States, but she continued an international career. She won a third Oscar for Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and received a posthumous Emmy for A Woman Called Golda (1982).
Major works
- Casablanca (1942)film
- Gaslight (1944)film
- Notorious (1946)film
- Anastasia (1956)film
- Autumn Sonata (1978)film
Key milestones
- 1944Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for Gaslight.
- 1950Her affair with Roberto Rossellini causes a public scandal in the United States.
- 1982Dies in London on her 67th birthday.
Themes
Love and sacrificeIdentity and mysteryResilience in the face of scandalCollaboration with great directorsInternational career
Sources: britannica.com · si.edu · en.pressroom.filminstitutet.se