About
Ingrid Thulin was a highly acclaimed Swedish actress and director, recognized for her collaborations with the legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. She frequently portrayed tormented and desperate characters, earning her praise from critics both in Sweden and internationally. Among her notable achievements, she received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her performance in *Brink of Life* (1958). She was also the inaugural recipient of the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for *The Silence* (1963), and garnered a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress for *Cries and Whispers* (1972).
Career Timeline
Early Stage Roles
Thulin begins her acting career on stage.
Cannes Best Actress Award
Wins Cannes Film Festival Award for *Brink of Life*.
Guldbagge Award for Silence
Awarded inaugural Guldbagge for *The Silence*.
BAFTA Nomination
Receives BAFTA nomination for *Cries and Whispers*.
Directorial Debut
Thulin directs her first feature film.
Continued Film Roles
Remains active in film but with less prominent roles.
Ingrid Thulin's Death
Thulin passes away, remembered for Bergman collaborations.
Legacy as Bergman Muse
Her work is remembered with Bergman but not super well-known otherwise.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026