Scene from American (2010)

Alternate Names: Irina Bjorklund

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Rosegarden (1997) as Kreeta

Most Important Roles:

• Restless (2000) as Hanna-Riikka
• The Third Wave (2003) as Rebecca
• The American (2010) as Ingrid
• Ambush (1999) as Kaarina Vainikainen
• The Butcher (2009) as Jackie
• Dirlandaa (2000) as
• Me and Morrison (2001) as Milla
• The First After God (2005) as Anna Theresa Maria
• Land of Love (2003) as Hanne Salmi
• Honey Baby (2004) as Natasha (Honey Baby)

Career Highlights:

• Restless (2000)
• The Third Wave (2003)
• The American (2010)
• Ambush (1999)
• The Butcher (2009)
• Dirlandaa (2000)
• Me and Morrison (2001)
• The First After God (2005)
• Land of Love (2003)
• Honey Baby (2004)

Irina Björklund was born on February 7, 1973, in Danderyd, Stockholm County but moved to Finland early in life. She speaks Finnish, Swedish, French, English, and some Russian and Spanish. Björklund attended the Theatre Academy of Finland from 1993 to 1996 before being hired by Svenska Teatern. She won the Jussi prize for her role in 'Minä ja Morrison' (1998) and was a Shooting Star nominee at the Berlin Film Festival in 2004 for her role in 'Rukajärven tie'. After moving to the United States in 1999, she had a minor role in 'The American' (2010) alongside George Clooney.

Alternate Names: ویولانته پلاچیدو

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Quattro bravi ragazzi (1993) as valeria

Most Important Roles:

• Barah Aana (2009) as Kate
• Lessons in Chocolate (2007) as Cecilia
• Raul - Right to Kill (2005) as Sonia
• Evelyne tra le nuvole (2023) as
• Improvvisamente a Natale mi sposo (2023) as Alberta
• The American (2010) as Clara
• Pinocchio (2009) as Fata Turchina
• What Will Become of Us (2004) as Carmen
• Any Reason Not to Marry? (2006) as Nina
• Moana (2009) as Moana

Career Highlights:

• Barah Aana (2009)
• Lessons in Chocolate (2007)
• Raul - Right to Kill (2005)
• Evelyne tra le nuvole (2023)
• Improvvisamente a Natale mi sposo (2023)
• The American (2010)
• Pinocchio (2009)
• What Will Become of Us (2004)
• Any Reason Not to Marry? (2006)
• Moana (2009)

Violante Placido was born on May 1, 1976, to Italian actor-director Michele Placido and actress Simonetta Stefanelli. She has acted in films such as 'Che ne sarà di noi' (2004).