Finnish actors died in 1965

Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died in 1965:

Reino Helismaa

Reino Helismaa (July 12, 1913 Helsinki-January 21, 1965 Helsinki) also known as Helismaa Repe, Reino Arras, Aarne Lohimies, Lohimies Aarne, Jukka Roine, Kisko Rainer, Kouta Rauni, Repe Helismaa, Repe ja Eemeli, Reino Vihtori Helismaa, Repe, Orvokki Itä, Reino Vihtori "Repe" Helismaa or Väinö Karras was a Finnish screenwriter, singer-songwriter, actor and musician.

He is best known for his contributions to Finnish popular music and his humorous and satirical songs. He wrote over 500 songs during his career, many of which became hits in Finland. Some of his most famous songs include "Hiljainen kylätie," "Kultaiset korvarenkaat," and "Ennen kuolemaa." Helismaa also worked as a screenwriter, writing scripts for several Finnish films. He was known for his wit and his ability to capture the essence of Finnish culture in his work. Helismaa died of a heart attack at the age of 51, but his music and legacy live on in Finland to this day. He is considered one of the most important figures in Finnish popular music history.

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Leevi Kuuranne

Leevi Kuuranne (February 2, 1915 Tampere-July 19, 1965 Helsinki) also known as Leevi Lindström or Leevi Asser Lindström was a Finnish actor.

He began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. Some of his notable roles include Vain elämää in 1958, The Harvest Month in 1956, and Gabriel, tule takaisin in 1951. In addition to his acting career, Kuuranne was also a talented painter and a member of the Finnish artist association. He was married to Finnish actress Ansa Ikonen from 1947 until his death in 1965 and they had a son together. Kuuranne was known for his versatility as an actor, playing a wide range of characters from comedic to dramatic roles throughout his career.

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