Finnish actors born in 1939
Here are 8 famous actors from Finland were born in 1939:
Kalle Holmberg
Kalle Holmberg (June 21, 1939 Mikkeli-) also known as Holmberg, Kalle, Charles William Holmberg or Kaarle Vilhelm Holmberg is a Finnish actor and television director. His child is called Annina Holmberg.
Holmberg began his career on stage in the 1960s, eventually transitioning to film and television work. He has appeared in numerous Finnish films over the years, including "The Unknown Soldier" and "The Winter War". In addition to his acting work, he has also directed several television series, such as "Hovimäki" and "Hopeanuolet". Holmberg has won several awards for his contributions to Finnish cinema, including the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1974. He continues to act and direct to this day, and is considered one of Finland's most respected actors.
Kaj Chydenius
Kaj Chydenius (October 16, 1939 Kuusankoski-) also known as Kaj Chydenius Oskar, Kaj Oskar Chydenius or Chydenius, Kaj is a Finnish composer, film score composer, actor and musician. His children are called Kalle Chydenius and Jussi Chydenius.
Throughout his career, Kaj Chydenius has composed music for a variety of mediums, including film, television, theater, and radio. He is known for his politically charged songs and often addresses social and political issues in his music. Chydenius was also a member of the famous Finnish theater company, Ryhmäteatteri, and worked as an actor in several productions. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he has also been active in politics, serving as a member of parliament for the Finnish Social Democratic Party in the 1980s. Chydenius has received several awards and honors for his contributions to Finnish music and culture, including the Pro Finlandia medal in 1982 and the Eino Leino Prize in 2008.
Risto Aaltonen
Risto Aaltonen (March 16, 1939 Helsinki-) also known as Risto Kalevi Aaltonen is a Finnish actor and television director.
He graduated from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 1961, and has worked as an actor in several Finnish theaters. Aaltonen has also acted in many Finnish films and television shows, including "Kulkuri ja Joutsen" (1960), "Puhtaat valkeat lakanat" (1993), and "Kuningasjätkä" (2012). He has also directed several Finnish television shows, such as "Kotikatu" (1995-1998) and "Salatut elämät" (2002-2008). In 1989, he was awarded the Jussi Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film "Hamlet Goes Business". Aaltonen continues to act and direct in Finland.
Jarno Hiilloskorpi
Jarno Hiilloskorpi (November 8, 1939 Turku-) also known as Jarno Ilmari Hiilloskorpi is a Finnish actor.
He is best known for his work on stage, particularly in the Finnish National Theatre, where he has been a member of the acting ensemble since 1962. Hiilloskorpi has also appeared in many films and television series throughout his career, including the Finnish film classic "The Unknown Soldier" (1955) and the popular television series "Rosamunde Pilcher" (1993-2010). In addition to his acting work, Hiilloskorpi is also a playwright and translator. He has translated several plays into Finnish and has also written plays that have been performed in Finnish theaters. Hiilloskorpi has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to Finnish theater and film over the course of his long career.
Pekka Sahenkari
Pekka Sahenkari (February 10, 1939-) is a Finnish actor.
He began his acting career in the theater, with notable performances in productions such as "Pirkko Saisio's Emma and Otto" and "Samuel Beckett's Endgame". Sahenkari made his feature film debut in 1976 with the movie "Shadow in Paradise". He went on to appear in several other Finnish films, including "Winter of the Witch", "The Tough Ones", and "The Man Without a Past". In addition to his work as an actor, Sahenkari has also worked as a director and screenwriter. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including two Jussi Awards, which are the Finnish equivalent of the Academy Awards.
Henrik Otto Donner
Henrik Otto Donner (November 16, 1939 Tampere-June 27, 2013 Jakobstad) a.k.a. Otto Donner, Henrik Otto Donner or Donner, Otto was a Finnish film score composer and actor.
Throughout his career, Henrik Otto Donner composed music for over 50 films and television shows. He was known for his experimental approach to music, blending rock, jazz, and classical music in his compositions. Some of his most notable works include the soundtracks for the Finnish films "Punainen viiva" (The Red Line) and "Noin seitsemän veljestä" (About Seven Brothers).
Aside from his work in film, Donner was also a respected jazz musician and composer. In the 1960s and 1970s, he collaborated with several notable Finnish jazz musicians, including Eero Koivistoinen and Edward Vesala. He also released several solo albums in his lifetime.
In addition to his musical career, Donner also had a brief stint as an actor. He appeared in the Finnish film "Mies joka ei osannut sanoa ei" (The Man Who Couldn't Say No) in 1975.
Donner passed away in 2013 at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy as one of Finland's most influential and respected composers.
Paul Osipow
Paul Osipow (June 11, 1939 Kymi, Finland-) is a Finnish painter and actor.
He spent his childhood in Helsinki and studied painting and graphic arts at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. Over the years he has developed a unique artistic style that blends the Finnish folk traditions with modern techniques. Osipow's paintings are often based on traditional Finnish stories and myths, featuring bold colors and strong lines. In addition to his career as a painter, he has also appeared in several Finnish films and TV shows, including the popular crime drama "Bordertown". His artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across Finland and internationally.
Pertti Lumirae
Pertti Lumirae (October 16, 1939-) also known as Lumirae, Pertti is a Finnish actor, screenwriter, singer and film critic.
Lumirae began his career in the 1960s as an actor in Finnish theater and cinema. He gained popularity for his roles in the films "Häräntappoase" and "Tiikerihai", both directed by Aki Kaurismäki. Lumirae later ventured into writing screenplays, and penned scripts for several Finnish films including "Rikos ja rakkaus" and "Klaani: Tarina Sammakoitten suvusta".
In addition to his work in film and theater, Lumirae is also a respected film critic and has written reviews for various publications in Finland. He has also released several music albums as a singer-songwriter.
Throughout his career, Lumirae has been recognized for his contributions to Finnish arts and culture. He was awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland in 1990 and was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Jussi Awards, Finland's national film awards, in 2001.