Inger Nilsson facts for kids
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Inger Nilsson
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Inger Nilsson during the Stockholm International Film Festival in November 2015
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Karin Inger Monica Nilsson
4 May 1959 Kisa, Sweden
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, medical secretary |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Known for | Pippi Longstocking |
Karin Inger Monica Nilsson (born May 4, 1959) is a Swedish actress and singer. She became famous as a child actress. She is best known for playing Pippi Longstocking in the Swedish TV series that came out in 1969. This series was later made into two movies and dubbed into many languages, including German and English. In 1970, she played Pippi again in two more movies. In 2005, she worked as a secretary in Stockholm, but she also took on small acting roles sometimes.
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Inger Nilsson's Acting Journey
Inger Nilsson was only eight years old when she was chosen to play Pippi Longstocking. First, she starred in a TV series. After that, she made four movies as Pippi.
After her time as Pippi Longstocking, Inger trained to become a medical secretary. However, she decided to continue her career as an actress. She worked as a property master at the East Gothland Theatre. She also acted in several plays there.
Since 2007, she has been on the German TV channel ZDF. She plays the character Ewa, a forensic pathologist, in the TV series Der Kommissar und das Meer. This show's English title is The Inspector and the Sea.
In 2009, Inger Nilsson was a celebrity contestant on a show called Kändisdjungeln.
Awards and Recognition
In 1975, Inger Nilsson received an award called TP de Oro. She won in the "Most Popular Personage" category. This award was for her famous role in the Pippi Longstocking TV series.
Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Inger Nilsson has been in:
- 1969 - Pippi Longstocking
- 1969 - Pippi Goes on Board
- 1970 - Pippi in the South Seas
- 1970 - Pippi on the Run
- 1989 - Brenda Brave
- 2000 - Gripsholm
- 2015 - The Here After
- 2021 – The Hunters
Music Albums
Inger Nilsson also released music albums:
- Här Kommer Pippi Långstrump (Released: April 1969)
- Pippi Långstrump på de sju haven (Released: January 1970)
- På rymmen med Pippi Långstrump (Released: November 1970)
Music Singles
She also released several single songs:
- "Här kommer Pippi Långstrump" (1969)
- "Peppi Pitkätossu" (Finnish-language version, 1970)
- "Sjörövar-Fabbe" (Norway-only A-side, 1970)
- "Kalle Teodor" (Denmark-only A-side, 1970)
- "Keep On Dancing" (1977)
See also
In Spanish: Inger Nilsson para niños
