August 29th: The Day of the Birth and Death of Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

With birthday and death-day on August 29th, today's date is extraordinary if you are Ingrid Bergman. A Swedish born actress, Ingrid was born in 1915 and her most notable achievements in the film industry are the  1942 war-time classic Casablanca, and Hitchcock's thriller Notorious. After her acting career spiraling into success with Hollywood culture, the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture claimed she soon became 'the ideal of American womanhood'. With a title such as this, there is no wonder why her 67 years of life are so memorable and significant still today.
    Named after Princess Ingrid of Sweden, Bergman's heart was set on an acting career...and there was no-one more worthy! She made fantastic connections with directors she worked with, and they recognised her natural talent. Her ability to act in 5 languages sets her apart from most, making her one of the most international superstars of the acting world! 
   Unfortunately, after a long battle with breast cancer, Ingrid died on her 67th birthday. She was married three times, and from her marriages bore 4 children. Two of her children were from her marriage to Roberto Rossellini, and are now famous in their own right as Isobella Rossellini and Isotta Ingrid Rossellini, who both celebrated their 60th birthday this year. Bergman's legacy lives on, setting a prime example for actresses today, dedicating so much of her life to the industry and giving audiences so many classic movie moments. Happy birthday Ingrid!