Finnish actors died at age 61
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died at 61:
Sune Mangs
Sune Mangs (December 31, 1932 Kaskinen-February 11, 1994 Sabbatsberg Hospital) a.k.a. Bengt Sune Mangs was a Finnish actor and vaudeville performer.
He died in myocardial infarction.
Mangs started his career in the 1950s as a stage actor and later transitioned to television and film. He was known for his comedic roles and his career spanned several decades. Some of his popular film appearances include "Hansu the Rascal" (1956) and "The Liar" (1961). In addition to his acting career, Mangs was also a singer and released several singles and albums throughout his career. He was a beloved figure in Finnish entertainment and his death was mourned across the country. Mangs is remembered as one of the most iconic figures of Finnish theatre and film.
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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.
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