Margaretha Krook (1920-2001) was a Swedish actress of great stature. Known for her commanding stage presence and deep voice, she excelled at portraying strong, independent, often eccentric or authoritative female characters. She frequently embodied roles as matriarchs, grandmothers, or figures of power.

Among her most memorable film roles is that of Helena Ekdahl, the grandmother in Ingmar Bergman's *Fanny and Alexander* (1982), an iconic performance. She also played the Queen in *The Adventures of Picasso* (1978) and had significant appearances in films such as *Släpp fångarne loss – det är vår!* (1975), where her line "Häjja, häjja!" became famous. Her ability to imbue characters with depth, charisma, and humor made her one of the most recognizable and beloved figures in Swedish cinema.