Ingrid Bergman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 29, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Died | August 29, 1982 (age 67) |
| Birthplace | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading roles in classic films such as 'Casablanca' (1942), 'Gaslight' (1944), and 'Notorious' (1946) |
Intro
Ingrid Bergman was a renowned Swedish actress who achieved international fame for her performances in both European and American films. She is widely considered one of the greatest actresses of cinema's golden age, best remembered for her roles in 'Casablanca,' 'Notorious,' and 'Gaslight.' Bergman won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award over her prolific career.
Early Life & Background
Ingrid Bergman was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to a Swedish father and a German mother. Orphaned by the age of 13, she was raised by relatives. Bergman developed an early interest in acting, attended the Royal Dramatic Theatre School in Stockholm, and began her career on Swedish stage and film.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Ilsa Lund in 'Casablanca' (1942)
- Won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Gaslight' (1944)
- Collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock in 'Notorious' (1946) and 'Spellbound' (1945)
- Won her second Academy Award for 'Anastasia' (1956)
- Returned to Hollywood with 'Murder on the Orient Express' (1974), earning her third Academy Award
- Won a Tony Award for her Broadway performance in 'Joan of Lorraine' (1947)
- Honored with multiple European film awards and recognitions throughout her life
Trivia
- Ingrid Bergman has one of Hollywood's most prestigious acting records, with three Academy Awards for acting.
- She caused international scandal by having an affair and a child with director Roberto Rossellini while still married, leading to a temporary Hollywood exile.
- Bergman was fluent in several languages, including Swedish, German, English, Italian, and French.
- She passed away on her 67th birthday, August 29, 1982, in London.
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When was Ingrid Bergman born?
Ingrid Bergman was born the 29 August 1915.
Where is Ingrid Bergman from?
Stockholm, Sweden.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 29th, 1915, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Battle of Hill 60 on August 29, 1915, ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) forces launched repeated assaults against Ottoman defensive positions. Despite their determined efforts, the attacks failed to dislodge the Ottoman troops from the strategic northern face of the hill, resulting in substantial ANZAC casualties and underscoring the brutal attritional nature of World War I combat.
- Day of the week: August 29th, 1915 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
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