born in stockholm, bergman enrolled at royal dramatic drama school. she began acting in sweden before moving to hollywood in 1939. her first movie was a remake of a swedish movie "intermezzo". bergman starred in movies "casablanca" (1942), "gaslight" (1944), "spellbound" (1945) and "notorious" (1946). she was nominated for seven academy awards. her last role was in a television miniseries "golda meir" (1982). bergman married roberto rossellini in 1950. she had a daughter pia (born 1938) by her first husband dr. lindström, and a son robertino (born 1950) and twin daughters isabella rossellini and isotta (born 1952) with rossellini. bergman died of breast cancer in london, england.