Marika Lagercrantz

Marika Lagercrantz is a Swedish actress known for her roles in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Millennium, and Lust och fägring stor. She is also Sweden's cultural attaché at the Berlin embassy in Germany.

Movie Actress

July 12, 1954

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Marika Lagercrantz, a renowned Swedish actress, is best known for her roles in popular films such as The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. She has also appeared in other notable productions like The Man Who Sold His Life, Kristin Lavransdatter, and The Best Intentions. Born on July 12, 1954, in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden, Lagercrantz hails from an artistic family, with her mother being an actress and her father a writer and literary critic.

In the mid-1990s, Lagercrantz co-founded Fittstim, a Stockholm-based feminist theatre company that explored themes of sexuality, gender inequality, and women’s liberation. The group became a prominent voice in the Swedish feminist movement. After several years with the company, Lagercrantz shifted her focus to her acting career.

Apart from her acting pursuits, Lagercrantz has served as Sweden’s cultural attaché at the Berlin embassy in Germany since 2011. Her other notable works include Lust och fägring stor (1995), All Things Fair (1995), Millennium (2010), and White Water Fury (2000). She has also appeared in various TV shows, receiving positive reviews for her performances. Lagercrantz’s talent and dedication have earned her a respected position in the entertainment industry.