- Was awarded the Eugene O'Neill Award, one of Sweden's most important theater awards in 1961.
- Known for her work in the films of Ingmar Bergman during the 1950's, and her famous screen partnership with the actor Gunnar Bjoernstrand.
- Started writing in the 1960s, publishing several novels and poems in Sweden.
- Left the movie industry in 1964 (apart from occasional filmings) to become a writer. (2002)
- Survivors include two sons, David and Tomas Lampell.
- Attended the Dramatens elevskola, the Royal Dramatic Theater's drama school, from 1941 to 1944.
- Born to Edvard Dahlbeck, a secretary, and his wife Greta Österberg.
- Graduated from high school in 1939.
- On stage from 1941 to 1964, in films from 1942 to 1970. After 1970, mostly active as writer.
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