Lisa Werlinder
Birthday: 1972-03-12
Place of Birth: Uppsala, Sweden
Synopsis
Lisa Werlinder (born 12 March 1972) is a Swedish actress, and jazz musician/singer. She was born at in Vaksala, Uppsala. She was educated at Royal Swedish Academy of Music in Stockholm and at Luleå Acting Academy between 1996-2000. After graduation she was immediately picked to work with Ingmar Bergman at The Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm where she has since starred in several productions, the latest as Cordelia in King Lear. In 2000, she made her filmdebut as Ludmilla in the thriller film Hassel - Förgörarna and in the same year she made a more prominent role as the struggling actress Helena in the drama film Gossip by Colin Nutley and as the violinist Elisabeth in "A song for Martin" by Bille August. In 2001, she played the highly praised role as Nancy in the Swedish TV series Olivia Twist, a Swedish version of Oliver Twist. In 2002-2003 she played the role as the kind-hearted Josephine in the Swedish highly popular drama series Skeppsholmen. She played in the The Inheritance by Per Fly, being nominated for a Danish Oscar. In 2005 she played Emma in the romantic comedy Doubleshift. In 2005, she portrayed the role of Kristina Månsson in the Swedish primetime television series Saltön. She also appeared in Steven Spielberg's film Munich (2005) and portrayed a lead role in the film Svarta Nejlikan opposite Michael Nyqvist (2007). Werlinder also starred in the Norwegian thriller Torpedo by Trygve Alister Diesen.
Acting
Almost Perfect
as Susan
A 30-something career woman tries to find the balance between her demanding family and her perfect new boyfriend.
A Swedish Midsummer Sex Comedy
as Susanne
A beautiful waterfront house, a Swedish flag fluttering in the wind. A sailboat tied to the wooden deck below. This is the setting of the friends' annual Midsummer celebrations. The friends are gathered at Emil's family house and the herring lunch, sauna, games and compulsory skinny dipping are as always prepared. Expectations are set - Micke worries about his highly pregnant wife and the fastest way to the nearest hospital. Eva is looking for some distraction from her recent split with Patrick and Sam. Emil's college buddy from the States arrives with his own expectations of Swedish sin. Wannabe singer-songwriter Anders hasn't told his wannabe pregnant girlfriend Maria about his low sperm count and hopes to solve the problem over the weekend. To top it off Emil's surprise seems to lift the party to unprecedented heights. If everything had gone according to plan that is.
The Black Pimpernel
as Susanne Martens
The story about Swedish ambassador in Chile - Harald Edelstam - and his heroic actions to protect the innocent people from the execution during and after the military coup on September 11th 1973.
A Song for Martin
as Elisabeth
Martin, conductor of a symphonic orchestra, meet Barbara, violine player and they start a relationship. Five years later Martin starts to develop loss of memory and becomes more and more confused. Finally he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Barbara tries to help as much as possible although Martin is often angry and violent towards her.
