Lena Maria Jonna Olin was born on March 22, 1955 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is an Academy Award-nominated Swedish actress.

After graduating from high school, Olin worked as a hospital aide and substitute teacher before taking Bergman's advice to audition for the Royal Dramatic Theatre company that he was heading.

Olin has continued to work with Bergman over the years, appearing in many of his films and stage productions.

From 2002 to 2006, Olin appeared opposite Jennifer Garner in her first American television role ever; on the second season of the successful television series Alias.

She also appeared in Chocolat (2000), Hollywood Homicide (2003), Casanova (2005) and Awake (2007).

She married to director Lasse Hallström since 1994.

Filmography

• Devil You Know (2008)
• Awake (2007)
• "Alias" (27 episodes, 2002-2006)
• Bang Bang Orangutang (2005)
• Casanova (2005)
• Hollywood Homicide (2003)
• The United States of Leland (2003)
• Darkness (2002) Queen of the Damned (2002)
• Hamilton (2001)
• Ignition (2001)
• Chocolat (2000)
• The Ninth Gate (1999)
• Mystery Men (1999)
• Hamilton (1998)
• Polish Wedding (1998)
• Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
• The Night and the Moment (1995)
• Mr. Jones (1993)
• Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
• Havana (1990)
• Hebriana (1990)
• Enemies: A Love Story (1989)
• S/Y Glädjen (1989)
• Friends (1988)
• The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)
• Komedianter (1987)
• På liv och död (1986)
• Flucht in den Norden (1986)
• Glasmästarna (1986)
• Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985)
• Efter repetitionen (1984)
• Fanny och Alexander (1982)
• Gräsänklingar (1982)
• Som ni behagar (1982)
• Kärleken (1980)
• Picassos äventyr (1978)
• Tabu (1977)
• Friaren som inte ville gifta sig (1977)
• Ansikte mot ansikte (1976)

Awards

• New York Film Critics Circle Award Best Supporting Actress "Enemies, a Love Story" 1989