Finnish actors born in 1929
Here are 7 famous actors from Finland were born in 1929:
Rauni Mollberg
Rauni Mollberg (April 15, 1929 Hämeenlinna-October 11, 2007 Loimaa) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.
Mollberg began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1950s, after which he transitioned to directing films in the 1960s. He gained international recognition for his 1972 film "The Earth Is a Sinful Song," which won the Golden Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Mollberg's films often dealt with social and political issues, particularly those affecting the rural working class. Some of his notable films include "Punainen viiva" (The Red Line) and "Maa on syntinen laulu" (The Earth Is a Sinful Song), both of which are based on novels by Finnish author Väinö Linna.
Mollberg was also involved in numerous cultural and political organizations, including the Finnish Association of Film Directors and the Communist Party of Finland. In 1993, he was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal for his contributions to Finnish culture.
Mikko Niskanen
Mikko Niskanen (January 31, 1929 Äänekoski-November 25, 1990 Helsinki) also known as Kalervo Lehto or Mikko Johannes Niskanen was a Finnish professor, film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer and cinematographer.
Niskanen was a prominent figure in Finnish cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, and his films often dealt with social and political issues. He began his career as an actor in the 1950s but eventually shifted his focus to directing and producing. His most famous film is probably "Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen" (After the Fall of Man), released in 1974. In addition to his film work, Niskanen was a respected professor of film studies at the University of Helsinki. He was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal in 1976 for his contributions to Finnish culture. Niskanen passed away in 1990 at the age of 61.
Pentti Siimes
Pentti Siimes (September 10, 1929 Helsinki-) otherwise known as Pentti Kalevi Siimes is a Finnish actor. He has three children, Tarja Siimes, Hanna-Mari Siimes and Paula Siimes.
Siimes started his acting career in 1955 in a theater play called "Kun on tunteet" by Finnish playwright Hella Wuolijoki. He then appeared in various films, TV series, and plays throughout his career, gaining recognition for his roles in "Punainen viiva" (1959), "The Unknown Soldier" (1955), and "Täällä Pohjantähden alla" (1968). In addition to his acting career, Siimes also directed and wrote plays. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to Finnish theatre and film, including the Order of the Lion of Finland in 1981.
Matti Dahlberg
Matti Dahlberg (May 19, 1929 Viipuri Province-July 31, 2003 Helsinki) also known as Matti Aleksander Dahlberg was a Finnish actor.
He started his career in acting in the 1950s in Helsinki City Theatre and later moved on to film and television. Dahlberg is best known for his roles in movies such as "Naiskohtaloita" (1956), "Siuntion hyväksytyt" (1959), and "Valkoinen peura" (1952). He also had a successful career as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and shows into Finnish. Dahlberg received several awards and nominations during his career, including the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1981 for his role in the film "Pikku Pietarin piha."
Erkki Pajala
Erkki Pajala (April 16, 1929 Jyväskylä-October 28, 1992 Jyväskylä) a.k.a. Erkki Johannes Pajala was a Finnish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1950s and appeared in numerous Finnish films, including "The White Reindeer" (1952), which won a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film. Pajala also acted in theater productions and on television. He was known for his versatile acting skills and portrayed a range of characters throughout his career. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Pajala was also politically active and involved in the Finnish Communist Party. He died in 1992 at the age of 63 in his hometown of Jyväskylä.
Kaarlo Juurela
Kaarlo Juurela (March 30, 1929 Korsholm-February 2, 2010 Bangkok) also known as Kaarlo Kustaa Juurela or Kalle Juurela was a Finnish actor.
During his career, Kaarlo Juurela acted in over 60 films and TV series. He was also a trained stage actor, and performed in theaters across Finland. Some of his notable film roles include Kulkurin valssi (1951), Nuoruus vauhdissa (1953), and Anna Liisa (1953). In addition to acting, Kaarlo Juurela was also a well-known voice actor, providing Finnish dubbing for foreign films and TV shows. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland. Juurela passed away in 2010 while on vacation in Bangkok.
Mauri Heikkilä
Mauri Heikkilä (November 22, 1929 Vähäkyrö-) otherwise known as Mauri Kalevi Heikkilä is a Finnish actor.
He started his acting career in the 1950s and became known for his roles in numerous Finnish films and TV series throughout the decades. Some of his most notable works include his role as Antti Laakso in the movie "Lihaksia ja luoteja" and as Eino in the TV series "Metsolat". He has also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to several animated films and TV shows. Outside of his acting career, Heikkilä has also worked as a director and screenwriter for a number of Finnish plays and TV programs. Over the course of his career, he has become a beloved figure in Finnish entertainment, and he continues to be remembered as one of the most iconic actors of his time.