# Sara Nygren

**Type:** Actress | **Playing Age:** 45-55 | **Height:** 169 cm

**Physical:** Eyes: Green, Hair: Middleblond

![Sara Nygren](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cm9w2qd9/production/356e8d8bcfbee44d2901ff7d72b387f037310edf-660x900.jpg?rect=30,0,600,900&w=400&h=600)

## About

Sara Nygren is a Swedish actress. She has worked extensively in television, film, and theatre, with a career spanning over two decades. Known for her naturalistic acting and emotional depth, she has portrayed a range of characters from complex mothers to strong dramatic leads.

She trained at Luleå Theatre Academy and has furthered her craft through studies in both Stockholm and New York. In addition to her screen and stage work, she has contributed her voice to numerous dubbing projects and was awarded Best Actress at Sveriges Kortfilmsfestival in 2014 for her role in *Har Den äran*.

## Skills & Languages

**Languages:** Swedish (native), English (native)

- dubbing (intermediate)

## Education

- Luleå Theatre Academy (1999-2003)
- Studio Lederman, Stockholm
- Marilyn Fried and Ava Petrides, New York (1989-1991)

## Awards

- Bästa skådespelare Sveriges kortfilmsfestival 2014 för filmen Har Den äran

## Credits

### TV

- **Dolt under ytan** as Linda (the mother) (2022) — Jarowskij
- **Håll andan** as Irene (2022) — Dir: Molly Nutley, C More
- **Heder Säsong 2** as the mother (2021) — Dir: Olof Spaak, Viaplay
- **Kommissarien och havet** as Liv Hansson (2020) — Dir: Miguel Alexandre, Network Movie
- **Helt perfekt** as Maria (2019) — Dir: Sofia Jupiter, ITV Studios, TV5
- **Den inre cirkeln** as Mette (2018) — Dir: Anders Hazelius, Håkan Lindhé, Fundament Film, Viaplay
- **Solsidan** as Real estate broker (2015) — Dir: Måns Herngren, C More
- **Andra Avenyn** as Sigrid Niklasson (2008) — SVT Göteborg
- **Detta har hänt** as Katarina Von Breda (1997) — SVT
- **Skilda världar** as Natalie (1996) — Grundy Production, TV4

### Short Film

- **Plastburken** as Lena (2022) — Dir: Samuel Lindén
- **Nattfjärilen** as the mother (2017) — Dir: Emilie Fahlstedt Lindquist
- **Pojkarna Åklagaren** (2015) — Dir: Isabella Carbonell
- **Falsk trygghet** as Lisa (2015) — Dir: Gustaf Boman
- **Har den äran** as the mother (2014) — Dir: Anders Köhler, Timmy Sundin

### Film

- **Iakttagen** as the mother (2021) — Dir: John F. Lindquist
- **Inte alla hästar i stallet** as Jenny (2007) — Dir: Richard Jarnhed
- **Skenbart - En film om tåg** as the mother (2003) — Dir: Peter Dalle
- **Hundtricket** as Iza (2002) — Dir: Christian Eklöw, Cristopher Panov

### Theatre

- **Under hallonbusken** as Hedda (2013) — Dir: Franciska Löfgren, Sommarteater Hågelby, Sommarteater Hågelby
- **Tartuffe** as Natalie (2012) — Dir: Fredrik Hiller, Sommarteater Hågelby, Sommarteater Hågelby
- **Bernardas hus** as Martirio (2010) — Dir: Sunil Munshi, Sommarteater Hågelby, Sommarteater Hågelby
- **Plaza svit** as Fröken Gormack (2009) — Dir: Jan De Laval, Nöjeshunden, Intiman, Intiman
- **Måsen** as Nina (2007) — Dir: Ulf Pilov, Sommarteater i Vaxholm, Sommarteater i Vaxholm
- **Hej syster** as Systern (2006) — Dir: Mats-Arne Larsson, Teater Martin Mutter, Teater Martin Mutter
- **Zapp Teater** (2006) — Teater Martin Mutter, Teater Martin Mutter
- **I taket lyser stjärnorna** (2006) — Dir: Anders Alnemark, Teater Fredag, Teater Fredag
- **Hanna & Hanna** (2005) — Dir: Anders Alnemark, Teater Fredag, Teater Fredag
- **Pite 55** (2001) — Dir: Staffan Westerberg, Norrbottensteatern, Norrbottensteatern

## Showreels

- [Showreel](https://vimeo.com/720947734?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci)

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