Lena Olin

Between the two movies I remember seeing Lena Olin in — The Unbearable Lightness of Being and Romeo Is Bleeding, — I can only conclude this: the more beautiful an actress is in her youth, the scarier she looks when that youth is gone.

Also sprach Golem.
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Addendum

Alias

Alias No More?

MOM'S AWAY: Alias villainess Lena Olin seems to be taking her role as Jennifer Garner's absentee mom, Irina Derevko, a little too literally. As reported in the new issue of TV Guide magazine, the actress nixed a deal to return this season despite the fact that, as a source close to the negotiations puts it, "every single one of her demands were met by ABC and the producers." Among her initial requests: "Sharon Stone-type money," says an insider, referring to the unprecedented $100,000-per-episode salary the Basic Instinct star reportedly pulled in for her recent Practice stint. ABC declined to comment, as did Olin's camp, but Alias exec producer J.J. Abrams is holding out hope that Olin will be back. "[Irina] remains a critical piece of the puzzle." Albeit an expensive one.

Film

• Darkness (2002) .... Maria
• The Queen of the Damned (2002) .... Maharet
• The United States of Leland (2002) .... Marybeth Fitzgerald
• Ignition (2001) .... Faith Matheson
• Chocolat (2000) .... Josephine Muscat
• Mystery Men (1999) .... Dr. Annabel Leek
• The Ninth Gate (1999) .... Liana Telfer
• Hamilton (1998) .... Tessie
• Polish Wedding (1998) .... Jadzia Pzoniak
• Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) .... Peggy Lindstrom
• The Golden Hour (1996)
• Lumière et compagnie (1995; aka “Lumière and Company”)
• The Night and the Moment (1994) .... The Marquise
• Mr. Jones (1993) .... Dr. Libbie Bowen
• Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) .... Mona Demarkov
• Havana (1990) .... Bobby Duran
• Enemies: A Love Story (1989) .... Masha
• S/Y Glädjen (1989) .... Annika Larsson
• Friends (1988) .... Sue
• The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) .... Sabina
• På liv och död (1986; Swedish — aka “A Matter of Life and Death”) .... Nadja Melander
• Flucht in den Norden (1985; Swedish — aka “Flight North”)
• Efter repetitionen (1984; Swedish — aka “After the Rehearsal”) .... Anna Egerman (older)
• Fanny och Alexander (1982; Swedish/French/German — aka “Fanny and Alexander”) .... Rosa
• Gräsänklingar (1982; Swedish — aka “One-Week Bachelors”) .... Nina
• Kärleken (1980; Swedish) .... Lena
• Picassos äventyr (1978; Swedish — aka “The Adventures of Picasso”) .... Dolores
• Tabu (1977; Swedish — aka “Taboo”) .... Girl (uncredited)
• Ansikte mot ansikte (1976; Swedish — “Face to Face”) .... Shop assistant

• Hamilton (2001) .... Tessie
• Hebriana (1990) .... Lena
• Komedianter (1987) Ann
• Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985)

• Alias (2002-) .... Laura Bristow
• Alias (2001) .... Laura Bristow

Cyber Temples

• Lena Olin Nude Celebrity Movie Reviews
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  Bio, filmography, and nude stills and clips from her films

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