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Pernilla Oljelund

Known For
Writing
Born
October 9, 1962 in Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Active Years
1992–2013 (22 Years)
Total Credits
23 credits in database
Writing Born Oct 9, 1962 Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden 23 credits
23
Total Credits
1992–2013
22 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Amanda Pernilla Oljelund is a Swedish screenwriter, journalist, and author of children's and youth literature. Born on October 9, 1962, in Västerleds parish, Stockholm county, she studied literature, political science, and journalism at Stockholm University. From 1983 to 1990, she worked as a journalist, primarily serving as a columnist and feature writer for Svenska Dagbladet. She has worked as a full-time writer since 1994, focusing on film and television projects for both adult and younger audiences. Her literary work includes a series of books featuring the character Cornelia Karlsson. As a screenwriter and actress, her credits include Stockholm East, Ett litet rött paket, and Wallander. She is the daughter of Hannes Oljelund and Marie Oljelund.

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Career

Career overview

Amanda Pernilla Oljelund is a Swedish screenwriter, journalist, and author of books for children and young adults. Born on October 9, 1962, in the Västerleds parish of Stockholm county, she pursued studies in literature, political science, and journalism at Stockholm University. Between 1983 and 1990, she worked as a journalist, primarily serving as a feature writer and columnist for the newspaper Svenska Dagbladet. Since 1994, she has focused on her career as a full-time writer.

Oljelund writes for both film and television, creating content for adult, child, and adolescent audiences. Her professional portfolio includes work on television series and films, with credits such as Stockholm East, Ett litet rött paket, and Wallander. In addition to her screenwriting, she is a novelist known for her books featuring the character Cornelia Karlsson. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to Swedish film and television.

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Career timeline

Fröken Frimans krig · WriterFröken Frimans krig · Creator
Nobel's Last Will · ScreenplayThe Fjällbacka Murders: In the Eye of the Beholder · Writer
Stockholm East · Writer
Wallander 22 - Angel of Death · WriterWallander: The Witness · Screenplay
SkornaWallander: The Priest · ScreenplayWallander: The Guilt · Screenplay
En riktig jul · Writer
Wallander · Screenplay
Allrams höjdarpaket · Writer
Number One · Writer
Laura Trenter Presents · WriterIt Burns! · Writer
Kaspar i Nudådalen · Writer
Pettersson and Findus · ScreenplayPeter-No-Tail and the Big Treasure Hunt · Screenplay
En dag i taget · Writer
Längtans blåa blomma · Writer
Pelle Svanslös · Writer
Rederiet · Writer

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • Fröken Frimans krig (2013) Writer
  • Fröken Frimans krig (2013) Creator
  • Nobel's Last Will (2012) Screenplay
  • The Fjällbacka Murders: In the Eye of the Beholder (2012) Writer
  • Stockholm East (2011) Writer
  • Wallander 22 - Angel of Death (2010) Writer
  • Wallander: The Witness (2010) Screenplay
  • Skorna (2009) as The Mother (voice)
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  • Wallander: The Priest (2009) Screenplay
  • Wallander: The Guilt (2009) Screenplay
  • En riktig jul (2007) Writer
  • Wallander (2005) Screenplay
  • Allrams höjdarpaket (2004) Writer
  • Number One (2003) Writer
  • Laura Trenter Presents (2002) Writer
  • It Burns! (2002) Writer
  • Kaspar i Nudådalen (2001) Writer
  • Pettersson and Findus (2000) Screenplay
  • Peter-No-Tail and the Big Treasure Hunt (2000) Screenplay
  • En dag i taget (1999) Writer
  • Längtans blåa blomma (1998) Writer
  • Pelle Svanslös (1997) Writer
  • Rederiet (1992) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Pernilla Oljelund best known for?

Pernilla Oljelund is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stockholm East (2011), Wallander (2005), Rederiet (1992).

When and where was Pernilla Oljelund born?

Pernilla Oljelund was born on October 9, 1962 in Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.

How many credits does Pernilla Oljelund have?

Pernilla Oljelund has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2013.

What is Pernilla Oljelund's background in cinema and television?

Amanda Pernilla Oljelund is a Swedish screenwriter, journalist, and author of children's and youth literature. Born on October 9, 1962, in Västerleds parish, Stockholm county, she studied literature, political science, and journalism at Stockholm University. From 1983 to 1990, she worked as a journalist, primarily serv...

Pernilla Oljelund by the numbers

23credits
11films
12TV series
1992–2013active years

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