Ida Engvoll
Biography
Ida Engvoll is a Swedish actress born on October 6, 1985, in Söderhamn. She trained at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her career in the late 2000s. She gained recognition in cinema through the Oscar-nominated film A Man Called Ove in 2015. On television, she played the title role in the first season of the crime series Rebecka Martinsson in 2017 and achieved international prominence as Sofie Rydman in the Netflix series Love & Anarchy between 2020 and 2022. Her other credits include appearances in Lars von Triers series The Kingdom Exodus in 2022 and the drama film A Part of You in 2024.
Career overview
Ida Engvoll is a Swedish actress who was born in Söderhamn on October 6, 1985. She trained at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her career in the late 2000s. Engvoll gained recognition in cinema with her appearance in the Oscar-nominated film A Man Called Ove, released in 2015. Her filmography also includes the drama film A Part of You, which was released in 2024.
On television, she has taken on a variety of roles across multiple series. She played the title role in the first season of the crime series Rebecka Martinsson in 2017. Following this, she achieved international prominence starring as Sofie Rydman in the Netflix series Love and Anarchy, which ran from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she appears in Lars von Trier's series The Kingdom: Exodus, released in 2022, and has been associated with other television projects including Andra Aket, The Team, and additional series throughout her career.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
25 titles- Blind Tracks (2025) as Hanne Wilhelmsen
- A Part of You (2024) as Carina
- Paradise Is Burning (2023) as Hanna
- Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus (2022) as Self / Kalle
- Tuesday Club (2022) as Fredrika
- Geared Up (2021) as Kim
- Love & Anarchy (2020) as Sofie Rydman
- Secret Chord (2019) as Izzy
- Second Run (2018) as Yvette
- The Restaurant (2017) as Ester Swärd
- Rebecka Martinsson (2017) as Rebecka Martinsson
- A Man Called Ove (2015) as Sonja
- The Team (2015) as Kit Ekdal
- For Better and Worse (2015) as Hanna
- Medicine (2014) as Linda
- The Fourth Man (2014) as Stein, 17 år
- Death of a Loved One (2013) as Lil
- Best Before (2013)
- The Fjällbacka Murders: The Queen of Lights (2013)
- Nobody Owns Me (2013) as Lisa
- The Bridge (2011) as Tina Matsson
- Hellenius Hörna (2010) as Self - Guest
- Beck 26 - Buried Alive (2010)
- Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007) as Elsa Norén
- The Kingdom (1994) as Kalle
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ida Engvoll best known for?
Ida Engvoll is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tuesday Club (2022), Love & Anarchy (2020), A Man Called Ove (2015), The Bridge (2011).
When and where was Ida Engvoll born?
Ida Engvoll was born on October 6, 1985 in Söderhamn, Sverige.
How many credits does Ida Engvoll have?
Ida Engvoll has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is Ida Engvoll's background in cinema and television?
Ida Engvoll is a Swedish actress born on October 6, 1985, in Söderhamn. She trained at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her career in the late 2000s. She gained recognition in cinema through the Oscar-nominated film A Man Called Ove in 2015. On television, she played the title role in the first season o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Bridge (2011) as Tina Matsson — aged about 25
- A Man Called Ove (2015) as Sonja — aged about 29
- The Kingdom (1994) as Kalle — aged about 8
- Love & Anarchy (2020) as Sofie Rydman — aged about 34
- Beck 26 - Buried Alive (2010) — aged about 24
- Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007) as Elsa Norén — aged about 21
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