Märta Birgit Nilsson was a Swedish dramatic soprano. Although she sang a wide repertoire of operatic and vocal works, Nilsson was best known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Her voice was noted for its overwhelming force, bountiful reserves of power, and the gleaming brilliance and clarity in the upper register.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th AnniversaryMovie | Self | 78 |
| 1995 | Salzburg Marionette Theatre: Don GiovanniMovie | Donna Anna | 77 |
| 1986 | Da CapoSeries | Self | 68 |
| 1980 | Strauss: ElektraMovie | Elektra | 62 |
| 1980 | ElektraMovie | — | 62 |
| 1979 | NDR Talk ShowSeries | Self | 61 |
| 1973 | Tristan und IsoldeMovie | Isolde | 55 |
| 1970 | Birgit Nilsson: Glimtar från sångerskans verksamhetMovie | Self | 52 |
| 1969 | Puccini - Turandot (1969) Birgit NilssonMovie | La principessa Turandot | 51 |
| 1967 | StimulantiaMovie | Self | 49 |
| 1967 | Tristan und IsoldeMovie | Isolde | 49 |
| 1965 | The Golden RingMovie | Herself - Singer (Brunhilde) | 47 |
| 1964 | Die DrehscheibeSeries | Self | 46 |
| 1959 | The Bell Telephone HourSeries | Self | 41 |
| 1951 | PokerMovie | Poker player's wife | 33 |
| 1945 | The Happy TailorMovie | — | 27 |
| 0 | A Tribute To Hans KnappertsbuschMovie | — | — |