Anna Karin was born in Sweden as Agneta Karin Kellerman, the eldest of three siblings, to a medical nurse mother and a prominent criminal investigator father. She is a descendant of Nordic royal King Oscar II, who ruled Sweden and Norway. This unique background enables her to easily adopt a Mid-Atlantic aristocratic dialect, often capitalized upon in her roles.
Anna's mother tongue is Swedish, and she is fluent in the language. She also speaks some Italian. She started her career at 17 as a model and actress in Europe, living in numerous countries, including England, Spain, Sweden, and Italy, before relocating to the United States.
Anna's rapid career rise led to her being cast in Hollywood films, including "Red Shoe Diaries" alongside David Duchovny, and receiving her SAG card. She was professionally trained by Sandy Marshall and Roy London.
Anna has continued to be cast in leading and supporting roles in the US, including "Red Meat" with John Slattery and Jennifer Grey, "EDtv" with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, and "Sacred Cargo" with Martin Sheen and Chris Penn.
Recent credits include "The Real Husbands of Hollywood" with Kevin Hart and Nelly, "Enough about Jack" with Lara San Giacomo and Gail O'Grady, "I Do" with Kevin McCarthy and Brian Tochi, "Ashley's Ashes" with Daniel Baldwin and Clint Howard, and "Searching for FOY" with herself as lead, co-creator, and co-producer.
Anna is currently developing several projects, including "Talking to Wise Women", a video series, and "Land of the Condor", a book based on her spiritual journeys in the Amazon.
Anna is an avid photographer and has been involved in photography exhibitions. She is also developing the "Human Potential Project" with Chris Majer, a global educator, and has worked with the Pachamama Alliance to preserve the Earth's tropical rain forests.
Anna has a graduate degree from the Hoffman Institute and the Landmark Forum and has been an active participant with several Junior League projects for women building better communities. She has also worked with the elderly in providing health benefits of Comfort Dogs and is an animal rights activist.
Anna Karin holds dual citizenship, with both American and EU passports, and resides in Los Angeles, California.
