Lena Olin

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Characters played by Lena Olin

Liana Telfer — The Ninth Gate (1999)

The widow of Andrew Telfer, who sold Balkan a copy of The Nine Gates before committing suicide. She seduces Corso in an attempt to acquire the book for herself. After he refuses, she attacks him. Later, she participates in a Satanic cult ceremony at her family manor but is strangled to death by Balkan when he interrupts the rite.

Rose Mather — The Reader (2008)

A survivor of the war crime who testifies at the trial about the burning church incident, stating the guards refused to unlock the doors.

Catherine — Upgraded (2024)

William's mother, a British celebrity with an extensive art collection and a major client of Ana's company. Ana meets her through William and initially lets her believe she is an art director. Catherine withdraws her art from an auction, later admits she hoped to increase the payout, and agrees to return if Ana handles the sale.

Josephine Muscat — Chocolat (2000)

Josephine is Serge's abused wife and a frightened customer who becomes Vianne's close friend. After Serge attacks her, she leaves him to live and work with Vianne and Anouk, gains confidence through chocolate-making, defeats Serge during his break-in, and later takes over his café.

Grete Winton — One Life (2023)

Nicholas's wife. In 1988, she asks Nicholas to clean up clutter in his office, leading to the discovery of his old documents and scrapbooks containing records of the children he saved. Her action inadvertently triggers the revelation of his past heroism.

Lilith Beresford — Awake (2007)

Clay's controlling mother and former employer of Sam. Opposes Clay's relationship with Sam and attempts to replace Dr. Harper. Discovers foul play and sacrifices herself by suicide, donating her heart for the transplant. Her past act of killing Clay's abusive father is revealed as a repressed memory.

Maharet — Queen of the Damned (2002)

Ancient vampire and member of the First Generation.

Andrea — Casanova (2005)

Andrea is Francesca's mother, who faces serious debt and pressures her daughter to honor the marriage arrangement with the wealthy Paprizzio. Her practical concerns initially support the proposed union, but her relationship with Paprizzio changes when the two fall in love and escape together with the others.

Marybeth Fitzgerald — The United States of Leland (2003)

Leland's divorced mother who returns home for his trial.

Sabina — The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

Sabina is an artist in Prague and Tomas's carefree lover. She helps Tereza find work as a photographer and develops an affectionate friendship with her despite Tereza's jealousy. After fleeing to Switzerland, Sabina begins an affair with Franz but leaves when he plans to abandon his family, later continuing her bohemian life in the United States.

Peggy Lindstrom — Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)

Member of the defense legal team who enters into a romantic relationship with Sean Casey following the trial.

Older Estefania — Night Train to Lisbon (2013)

Older Estefania is the woman Raimund finds after tracing Amadeu's history beyond Lisbon. She explains that she refused Amadeu's proposal to begin a new life in Brazil and speaks with Raimund about their separation. Raimund reassures her that Amadeu's death was not caused by her decision to leave him.

Career Overview

Lena Olin has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Jönssonligan with 1 titles. Signature works include Hunters, Nine Perfect Strangers, The Ninth Gate. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1955-03-22
Birth Place
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q228862), public domain (CC0).