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    Liv Ullmann

    Liv Ullmann

    Awards & Honours

    22

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Liv Ullmann's achievements stand as a testament to her unparalleled contribution to European cinema. She is the only non-Swede to achieve such a deep collaboration with Ingmar Bergman, resulting in a body of work that redefined emotional realism on screen. Her dual recognition by both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the European Film Academy underscores her global impact. Receiving an Honorary Oscar at age 83 placed her in an elite group of actors recognized for a lifetime of excellence. Her ability to transition successfully from muse to director demonstrates a rare versatility that few artists possess.

    Liv Ullmann receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Commander of the Order of St. Olav

    Kingdom of Norway·1973

    Awarded for outstanding contributions to Norwegian culture and film.

    Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog

    Kingdom of Denmark·1976

    Recognized for her artistic achievements and cultural influence.

    Officier de la Légion d'honneur

    France·1996

    One of France's highest honors for distinguished service.

    Coolidge Award

    Library of Congress·2023

    Awarded for her exceptional contributions to the art of cinema.

    Key to the City of Los Angeles

    City of Los Angeles·1972

    Honor bestowed in recognition of her international stardom.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    The 100 Greatest Actors of All Time

    Empire Magazine·2020
    #1

    Greatest Performances

    Sight & Sound·2012
    #15

    The 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2019

    Magazine Covers

    TIME Magazine

    1973-05-14

    The Bergman Muse

    Vogue Sweden

    1968-03-01

    Portrait of a Star

    Der Spiegel

    1972-10-15

    Cries and Whispers

    Records & Feats

    First Non-Swede in Major Bergman Role

    Historic First·1963

    First non-Swedish actress to play a leading role in an Ingmar Bergman film.

    Oldest Honorary Oscar Recipient (at the time)

    Awards·2022

    Received the Honorary Academy Award at age 83, highlighting a career spanning six decades.