Inger Nilsson
| Inger Nilsson | |
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 Nilsson in June 2011 |
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| Born | Karin Inger Monica Nilsson 4 May 1959 Kisa, Sweden |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Known for | Pippi Longstocking |
Karin Inger Monica Nilsson (born 4 May 1959 in Kisa) is a Swedish actress. She is a former child actress.
She is primarily known for her portrayal of Pippi Longstocking in the Swedish-produced TV series of the same name during 1969, which was later compiled, re-dubbed into English, and released as four feature films in 1969 and 1970. She currently works as a secretary in Stockholm, occasionally taking small stage roles.
In 2000 the Swiss director Xavier Koller convinced her to take a role in his film Gripsholm, based on a novel by Kurt Tucholsky.
In 2007 she appeared on the German TV-channel ZDF as the forensic pathologist Ewa in the TV-series ”Der Kommissar und das Meer” (English: The Commissioner and the Sea)
In 2009, Nilsson was a celebrity contestant on Kändisdjungeln.
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[edit] Awards
In 1975 Inger has received a TP de Oro award in the "Most Popular Personage" category for her role in Pippi Longstocking TV series.[1]
[edit] Filmography
- 1969 - Pippi Longstocking
- 1969 - Pippi Goes on Board
- 1970 - Pippi in the South Seas
- 1970 - Pippi on the Run
- 2000 - Gripsholm
[edit] References
- "Inger Nilsson" (in Swedish). Swedish Film Institute. http://www.sfi.se/en-gb/Swedish-film/Swedish-Film-Database/?type=PERSON&itemid=68765. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
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