Finnish actors born in 1941
Here are 7 famous actors from Finland were born in 1941:
Risto Salmi
Risto Salmi (July 7, 1941 Loimaa-) a.k.a. Risto Erland Salmi, Risto Salmi Westerland or Erland Risto Salmi is a Finnish actor.
He studied acting at the Theatre Academy in Helsinki, graduating in 1964. Salmi made his acting debut in the movie "Nuori mylläri" in 1963. He has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including "Tarhapäivä," "Täällä Pohjantähden alla," and "Tuntematon sotilas." Salmi won the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1999 for his role in the film "Kulkurin valssi." He has also worked as a voice actor and has dubbed over 30 foreign films into Finnish. In addition to his acting career, Salmi has also worked as a theater director and translator.
Arto Tuominen
Arto Tuominen (July 4, 1941 Lempäälä-December 6, 1986 Helsinki) a.k.a. Arto Taisto Voitto Tuominen was a Finnish actor.
He began his career in the theatre, appearing in various productions before transitioning to film and television. Tuominen appeared in several popular Finnish films including "Jäniksen vuosi" (The Year of the Hare) and "Rikos ja rangaistus" (Crime and Punishment). In addition to his acting career, he was also a talented musician and played the bass guitar in a number of bands. Unfortunately, Tuominen's life was cut short by a heart attack in 1986 at the age of 45. Despite his relatively short career, he left a lasting impact on Finnish entertainment and is remembered as a versatile and talented performer.
Matti Vihola
Matti Vihola (February 24, 1941 Tampere-) also known as Pentti Matti Vihola is a Finnish actor.
He graduated from the Tampereen Teatterikoulu theatre school in 1961 and then worked as an actor in theaters around Finland. He has also appeared in numerous Finnish films and TV shows, including the popular TV drama series Kotikatu. In addition to acting, Vihola has directed several plays and worked as a voice actor. He is known for his versatile and expressive acting style, and has been awarded the Pro Finlandia medal for his contributions to Finnish culture. Vihola continues to perform on stage and screen, and is considered one of the most respected actors in Finland.
Timo Martinkauppi
Timo Martinkauppi (March 3, 1941 Oulu-) also known as Timo Olavi Martinkauppi is a Finnish actor and film art director.
He studied at the Arts and Design Institute in Lahti from 1959 to 1963 and later went on to work as an art director in films. He also directed several short films, including "The Road" (1973) and "Stray Dog" (1976). In addition to his work in film, Martinkauppi is also known for his performances on stage, including roles with the Finnish National Theatre and the Helsinki City Theatre. He has also worked as a television presenter and music composer. Outside of his artistic endeavors, he is a keen sailor and has written about his travels on the Finnish archipelago.
Michael Kallaanvaara
Michael Kallaanvaara (June 27, 1941 Rovaniemi-) otherwise known as Michael Kallanvaara or Michael Viljo Johannes Kallanvaara is a Finnish actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1960s, mostly appearing in Finnish films and television shows. Kallaanvaara is best known for his roles in "The Unknown Soldier" (1955), "Ariel" (1988), and "The Worthless" (1982). He has also acted in numerous theatrical productions throughout his career. In addition to acting, Kallaanvaara has worked as a voice actor and dubbing director, and has translated several plays into Finnish. In 1983, he received the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actor for his performance in "The Worthless". Kallaanvaara retired from acting in the mid-2000s, but remains one of Finland's most respected actors.
Anssi Mänttäri
Anssi Mänttäri (December 18, 1941 Kouvola-) otherwise known as Suvi-Maria Korvenheimo or Suvi-Marja Korvenheimo is a Finnish film director, screenwriter and actor.
He began his career in the film industry as an assistant director in the 1960s and went on to direct his first feature film, "The Year of the Cat" in 1975. Mänttäri is known for his work in Finnish cinema, particularly for his films that examine the social and political climate of Finland, such as "The Calamari Union" and "The Winter War". He has won several awards for his work, including the Jussi Award for Best Director for "Klaani" in 1984. In addition to his directing work, Mänttäri has also appeared in a number of Finnish films and television series as an actor.
Juhani Niemelä
Juhani Niemelä (June 17, 1941 Iitti-) a.k.a. Arto Juhani Niemelä is a Finnish actor.
Niemelä studied at the Helsinki Conservatory of Drama and later earned a degree in acting from the Theatre Academy Helsinki. He has appeared in a number of Finnish films and television productions, including the popular crime drama television series, "Pasila". Niemelä has also worked extensively in theater, both as an actor and a director, and has won several awards for his work in the field. In addition to his acting career, Niemelä is also known for his voice acting work, having lent his voice to many Finnish-language versions of foreign films and television series. He is considered one of Finland's most prominent and respected actors, and has been honored with lifetime achievement awards for his contributions to Finnish cinema and theater.