Discovered at age 20 by celebrated director 'Ingmar Bergman' , Bergman's last film. After that she has appeared in a number of feature films and TV series in Sweden. Her autobiography was published in 2005.
Has a daughter, Petra Wejfeldt (born 1960), with her former husband, Bertil Wejfeldt. Harriet is the grandmother of Petras 3 children.
Lived with Jrn Donner for a while in the 1960s.
Had a relationship with Ingmar Bergman in the 1950s.
She appeared on stage occasionally in her early career and played roles that ranged from the title role in "The Diary of Anne Frank" to Ophelia in "Hamlet".
Her daughter, Petra, is named after the maid that she played in Ingmar Bergman s film Sommarnattens leende [Smiles of a Summer Night]. The musical "A Little Night Music" was adapted from this film.
No relation to actress Bibi Andersson.
Was engaged to late actor Per Oscarsson in the 1950s.
(January 2009) Received a long standing ovation and rapturous applause when given the Honorary Guldbagge for her body of work.
