Biography

Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Helena af Sandeberg is one of the most proliferate, versatile and acclaimed actresses of her generation. After studying drama at the Sodra Latin High School of Performing Arts, she went on to study at Lee Strasbergs Actors Studio in New York. Upon returning to Sweden she embarked a rich career in features, TV and theatre. Helena has been a permanent member of the "Stockholm City Theatre" ensemble since 2003. Interpreting leading roles in a personal yet universal manner has presented her with great critical acclaim in a large number of plays: "Hedda Gabler", "Three Sisters" and "Anna Karenina", to mention a few. The motion picture industry saw Helena's big break come with "Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake" based on the Hakan Nesser novel by the same name. Movies like "Zingo", "In bed with Santa", "Immediate Boarding", "Cornelis", "I was a Swiss banker", "Dark Water" followed the initial success. TV screen has also proven to be a platform for Helena's versatility. Both drama ("Rederiet"), comedy ("Heja Bjorn") and crime ("Verdict Reviced) have made Helena af Sandeberg a household name. Her latest features are Jesper Ganslandt's family drama "Blondie" and Lasse Hallstrom's thriller "The Hypnotist". Tv audience will have the privilege of seeing her in 2013 in a mini series, "Death of a Pilgrim", dealing with the assassination of the Swedish Prime Minister, Olof Palme.
- IMDb mini biography by: A. Kilden

Studied at the Actors Studio in New York after finishing high school in Sweden.

Son, Alfred Mørk Eidem (born June 24, 2005), with ex-husband Alexander Mørk-Eidem.

Her mother was a teacher and she passed away when Helena was 18 years old.

During her stay in USA she participated in a few independent films called New York Absurdities (1993) and Dream it (1994).