Finnish actors died at age 67
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died at 67:
Valentin Vaala
Valentin Vaala (October 13, 1909 Helsinki-November 21, 1976 Helsinki) also known as Valentin Ivanoff, Vaala, Vaha or Valentin Ivanov was a Finnish film director, screenwriter, film editor and actor.
Vaala started his career in the film industry as a film editor in the early 1930s. He made his directorial debut in 1938 with the film 'Kultainen Kynttilänjalka' (The Golden Candlestick). He went on to direct over 50 feature films in his career, including 'Juha' (1956) which won him the Best Director award at the Moscow International Film Festival.
In addition to directing, Vaala was also a prolific screenwriter, having written scripts for over 20 of his own films. He was also known for his acting roles, appearing in several of his own films as well as in other Finnish films.
Vaala was widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in Finnish cinema during his lifetime. He received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the industry, including the Pro Finlandia medal in 1960. Even today, his films continue to be watched and appreciated by Finnish audiences.
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Aku Korhonen
Aku Korhonen (December 29, 1892 Priozersk-September 5, 1960 Helsinki) a.k.a. August Aleksander Korhonen or August ”Aku” Aleksander Korhonen was a Finnish actor.
Korhonen was a prominent figure in Finnish theater and film during the first half of the 20th century. He started his career as a stage actor in Helsinki in 1914 and went on to act in over 60 films in Finland and Sweden. He was known for his versatility, often portraying both comedic and dramatic roles in his performances. Korhonen was also a talented writer, having authored several plays and screenplays throughout his career. He was highly respected by his peers in the Finnish entertainment industry and was recognized with a number of awards and honors, including the Finnish State Prize for Literature in 1949. Despite his success, Korhonen remained modest and devoted much of his life to promoting theater and film in Finland. He is considered a legend in Finnish entertainment and his legacy is celebrated to this day.
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