Finnish actors born in 1913
Here are 6 famous actors from Finland were born in 1913:
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.
Kalervo Nissilä
Kalervo Nissilä (June 11, 1913 Kälviä-March 30, 1997 Central Ostrobothnia) a.k.a. Kaino Kalervo Nissilä or Kaarlo Nissilä was a Finnish actor and television director. He had four children, Ulla-Greta Nissila, Anna-Liisa Nissila, Kullervo Nissila and Kimmo Nissila.
Nissilä started his acting career in 1934 at the Turku Swedish Theatre and soon after became a regular actor at the Finnish National Theatre. He was particularly known for his roles in Finnish dramas and comedies, including the films "Kulkuri ja Joutsen" (The Wayfarer and the Swan) and "Viimeinen vieras" (The Last Guest). In addition to his work as an actor, Nissilä also directed several popular Finnish TV shows, including "Tuttu juttu" and "Kolmistaan", which were both aired on MTV3. He was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal in 1963 for his contributions to Finnish theater and television. Nissilä passed away in Central Ostrobothnia at the age of 83.
Taito Mäkelä
Taito Mäkelä (September 21, 1913 Loviisa-May 16, 1974) also known as Taito Arvi Mäkelä was a Finnish actor.
He began his acting career in the theater in the 1930s, performing in various plays in Helsinki. He later transitioned to films, appearing in over 40 movies throughout his career. Mäkelä was known for his roles in drama and comedy films, as well as his versatile acting skills. He was also well-respected in the Finnish film industry for his work as a director and producer. Mäkelä was honored for his contributions to Finnish cinema with a Jussi Award (Finnish equivalent of the Academy Awards) in 1958 for Best Supporting Actor in the film "Men with Blue Eyes".
Leo Riuttu
Leo Riuttu (June 5, 1913 Tampere-August 4, 1989 Helsinki) also known as Leo Riutu or Leo Aukusti Riuttu was a Finnish actor.
Leo Riuttu began his acting career in the early 1930s, starting out in local theater productions in Tampere. He later moved to Helsinki where he made his film debut in the 1940 film "Fortuna". Over the course of his career, Riuttu appeared in over 70 films and television series, becoming one of Finland's most beloved actors.
In addition to his acting work, Riuttu was also an accomplished athlete and competed as a javelin thrower in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He later became a respected sports journalist, writing for several Finnish newspapers and magazines.
Riuttu was known for his versatile acting abilities, appearing in both comedic and dramatic roles. He won several awards for his performances, including a Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1953 for his role in the film "Siltalan pehtoori".
Leo Riuttu remained active in the entertainment industry until his death in 1989 at the age of 76.
Martin Söderhjelm
Martin Söderhjelm (March 30, 1913 Helsinki-July 4, 1991 Lidingö) also known as Martin Soderhjelm was a Finnish actor and film director.
He began his acting career in the 1940s in Finland and eventually became well-known for his work in Swedish theater and film. Söderhjelm's notable theater work includes directing and acting in productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. He also directed several films, including "The Cats," which won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1965. In addition to his acting and directing career, Söderhjelm was also a well-respected acting teacher and was a professor at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting. He was awarded the Swedish Order of the Polar Star in 1985 for his contributions to the arts in Sweden.
Tapio Vilpponen
Tapio Vilpponen (May 31, 1913 Rauma-August 31, 1994 Helsinki) also known as Roy or Tapio was a Finnish film art director, screenwriter, actor, set designer, visual artist, interior designer, journalist, cartoonist, columnist, copywriter and costume designer.
He began his career in the film industry as an art director in the 1940s, working on numerous films such as "Naiskohtaloita" and "Herra ja ylhäisyys". He later transitioned into screenwriting, penning scripts for several classic Finnish films such as "Kulkurin valssi" and "Kultainen vasikka".
Aside from his work in film, Vilpponen was also known for his talents in other creative fields. He designed sets and costumes for theater productions, created paintings and sculptures, and even wrote articles and drew cartoons for newspapers and magazines. His artistic versatility and contributions to Finnish culture earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades throughout his career.