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Pia Degermark

Pia Degermark - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 24, 1949
Age76
BirthplaceStockholm, Sweden
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Pia Degermark's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known For'Elvira Madigan' (1967)

Intro

Pia Degermark is a Swedish actress best known for her breakthrough role in the 1967 film 'Elvira Madigan,' for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Although her acting career was brief, she remains an iconic figure in Swedish cinema of the 1960s.

Early Life & Background

Pia Degermark was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She came from a well-off family, which provided her access to opportunities in modeling and film during her youth.

Career Highlights

  • Won Best Actress at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival for 'Elvira Madigan'
  • Starred in 'Elvira Madigan' (1967)
  • Featured in 'The Looking Glass War' (1970)
  • Had a brief but impactful acting career in Swedish and international cinema

Trivia

  • Her role in 'Elvira Madigan' brought her international fame at a young age.
  • Degermark's acting career was short-lived; she appeared in only a handful of films before leaving the industry.
  • She faced personal and legal difficulties in later life.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Pia Degermark?

Pia Degermark is 76 years old.

When was Pia Degermark born?

Pia Degermark was born the 24 August 1949.

Where is Pia Degermark from?

Stockholm, Sweden.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 24th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: The North Atlantic Treaty, establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), took effect on August 24, 1949. This treaty marked a significant step in the collective defense strategy among member nations, aiming to counter potential Soviet aggression during the early stages of the Cold War.
  • Day of the week: August 24th, 1949 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Room Full of Roses by Jerry Wayne
  • Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pia_Degermark
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0214811/