Finnish actors died at age 52
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died at 52:
Heikki Savolainen
Heikki Savolainen (April 9, 1922 Pori-January 22, 1975) was a Finnish actor.
Heikki Savolainen started his acting career in the 1940s and quickly became popular amongst the Finnish audience for his natural acting style and stage presence. He performed in numerous plays, films, and television shows, working with many prominent Finnish directors and actors. Some of his notable roles were in the films "Kultainen vasikka" (The Golden Calf) and "Punainen viiva" (The Red Line). Savolainen was also admired for his voice, and he lent his voice to many Finnish dubbing works. In addition to acting, he was actively involved in the Finnish theater scene and directed several plays. Savolainen's untimely death at the age of 52 shocked the Finnish entertainment industry, and he is remembered as one of the finest actors of his generation in Finland.
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Aarne Tarkas
Aarne Tarkas (December 19, 1923 Pori-October 7, 1976 Spain) also known as Aarne Saastamoinen, Paukku-Arska or Bang-Arska was a Finnish actor, film director, screenwriter and television director.
He graduated from the Helsinki Workers' Theatre and made his film debut in 1948. Tarkas directed a total of 43 films and acted in more than 30. His films were known for their social commentary, humor and occasionally controversial themes. Tarkas worked closely with actor Spede Pasanen, and their collaborations became some of the biggest box office hits in Finland. Tarkas died in Spain in 1976 while working on the film "Revenge of the Living Dead". He is remembered as a pioneering figure in Finnish cinema, and his films continue to be popular with audiences in Finland.
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