Where is Lena Olin now? Wiki, age, net worth, measurements

Known for movies

The Ninth Gate (1999)
as Liana Telfer

Chocolat (2000)
as Josephine Muscat

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)
as Sabina

Remember Me (2010)
as Diane Hirsch

• Lena Maria Jonna Olin, born in Stockholm, Sweden on March 22, 1955, is celebrated for her acting career, particularly for her roles in the films “Enemies: A Love Story” and “Chocolat.”
• Raised in a family deeply rooted in the film industry, with her father Stig Olin being a movie director and her mother Britta Homberg a popular actress.
• Olin’s acting journey began after she studied mime and acting at Sweden’s National Academy of Dramatic Art, complemented by her win as Miss Scandinavia in 1974.
• She gained prominence through her work with Ingmar Bergman, notably in “Face to Face” (1976), and continued to earn critical acclaim and award nominations for her performances in international films and TV series.
• Lena Olin is currently married to Swedish movie director Lasse Hallström, with whom she shares two children.

Where is Lena Olin now? Wiki Bio

Lena Maria Jonna Olin was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on 22 March 1955, so under the zodiac sign of Aries and holds Swedish nationality – she is popular for her career as an actress, especially for her roles in “Enemies: A Love Story” and “Chocolat” movies. She is currently living in Bedford, New York State with her husband, and is working on her next movie.

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Childhood and education

Lena spent her entire childhood in Stockholm with her parents Stig Olin and Britta Homberg – her father was a movie director while her mother was a popular actress. Growing up alongside them, Lena fell in love with movies and wanted to become a popular actress once she finished school – she had two siblings, but her older brother died from cancer in 1960 when he was only 10 years old; the other became a popular singer.

Lena was somewhat popular in high school thanks to her parents, as everybody knew about them. She had numerous friends as she was very sociable, and although she was very good academically, she didn’t forget her dream of becoming an actress.

After she matriculated from high school, Lena enrolled at Sweden’s National Academy of Dramatic Art, where she studied mime and acting.

The beginning of her career

Lena did a bit of modelling before becoming an actress, actually crowned Miss Scandinavia in 1974, in Helsinki in Finland.

As she needed the money to support herself, Lena did several jobs before turning to acting, including as a substitute teacher and working at a hospital as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of the Royal Dramatic Theatre ensemble from 1980 to 1994, acted in masterpieces written by Shakespeare, and also appeared in small roles in several movies.

Her career was officially launched with her role in “Face to Face” in 1976 – Ingmar Bergman who wrote the drama was very pleased with Lena’s performance and cast her in several of his upcoming productions. When his “King Lear” version of Shakespeare’s tragedy was released, Lena got to tour around the world with the cast and visited some of the most popular cities including but not limited to Paris, Moscow and New York.

Some of her most notable roles during this period were in “The Master and Margarita”, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, and “The Alchemist”. In 1980, Lena became one of the first winners of the Ingmar Bergman Award which was created by Ingmar himself, and who also served as one of two judges.

Rise to prominence

Lena rose to prominence after appearing in another Ingmar movie entitled “After the Rehearsal” in 1984 – her next role in “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” in 1988 made her even more popular and is still somewhat popular today. In 1989, she received a nomination for the best supporting actress in a movie for her performance in “Enemies: A Love Story”, playing a woman who survived a Nazi death camp during World War II.

Her next important roles were in the movies “Chocolat” in 2000, for which she was nominated for awards five times, and in “Casanova” in 2005. She won her first TV series role in 2002 in “Alias”, and was in the cast for four years until 2006 – for her role, Lena received her first Emmy Award for an outstanding supporting actress in 2003.

Some of her other notable roles include the supporting role in “Bang Bang Orangutang”, “The Reader” in 2008, “Maya Dardel in 2017”, and will appear in “Daughter of the Queen of Sheba” movie scheduled for release in 2019.

Love life and relationships

Lena was also a bit secretive when it came to her love life, as she did not want to mix her business life with her love life, however, being a popular actress as she is, she wasn’t able to keep everything away from the media.

Sometime in the ‘70s, Lena began dating Swedish actor Orjan Ramberg, who was also in the Royal Dramatic Theatre at the same time as Lena. The two didn’t marry, but had a son named Auguste Rahmberg born in 1986 – Lena and Orjan split in 1988 for unknown reasons.

After her breakup with Orjan, Lena dated Richard Gere for a short time after the two met during the shooting of the “Mr. Jones”.

In 1992, she met Lasse Hallstrom, a popular Swedish movie director, and they soon began dating – in 1994 they exchanged their wedding vows in Hedvig Eleonora Church in the heart of Sweden, and are now parents to their daughter Tora, who was born in 1995. They have been together ever since, and are currently living in Bedford, New York US. Lena describes her husband as her best friend.

Hobbies and other interests

Lena might be very fond of acting as it is her job and her biggest passion, but she has other interests as well.

Lena is a singer and has recorded a song in Swedish entitled “Manniskors gladje” which was both written and composed by her father Stig Olin with the help of the “Sommarbrevet (Jag skrev ett brev)” Swedish country tune – the song was released sometime in the ‘70s, and was quite popular.

While younger, Lena was a huge fan of travelling and enjoyed the privilege of travelling which all actors had – she would often go on road trips instead of flying to get to the set of a film she was working on. She is also a bit of a philanthropist, as both she and her husband have donated to charity throughout the years.

Lena is a lover of animals and volunteered in an animal shelter when she was younger, but being as busy as she is, she has never had a dog of her own.

Appearance and net worth

At 68 years young, Lena stands tall at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m), with cascading brown locks framing her warm brown eyes. Tipping the scales at 134.5 pounds (61 kg), she embodies grace and elegance.

Reports indicate that Lena’s estimated fortune surpasses $5 million, a testament to her enduring success in the world of acting. With each passing moment, her wealth continues its upward trajectory, a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft.

Fun fact

Lena’s first two attempts to join the National Theatre Academy in 1976 failed, although she got to the final test both times. She then enrolled at university to study to become a doctor, however, Ingmar convinced her to try the test for the third time – she passed, and so gave up on medicine.

Had a wonderful Christmas, hope all my friends on here did too! Thanks for all the messages of goodwill! Appreciated… Love you xxx

— Lena Olin (@LenaOlin) December 27, 2009

Social media presence

Lena’s online presence appears relatively subdued, with fan-made social media accounts dominating the scene. Her Twitter account, established in February 2009, boasts nearly 500 followers. However, her activity on the platform has been sparse, with just ten tweets to her name. The most recent, dated December 26, 2009, warmly wishes her followers a delightful Christmas, reflecting her occasional engagement with her online community.

Lena’s Instagram presence boasts a dedicated following of over 28,000 individuals, with her feed adorned by over 380 images. While her activity on the platform may vary, she maintains a consistent rhythm, sharing a new snapshot each week to engage with her audience. On Facebook, Lena’s fan page commands an impressive following of over 3,000 supporters, showcasing the enduring admiration she inspires.