Finnish actors died in 1961
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died in 1961:
Kyösti Erämaa
Kyösti Erämaa (October 23, 1899 Pargas-November 14, 1961) was a Finnish actor.
Erämaa began his acting career in the theater and became one of the most prolific actors in Finnish cinema during the 1940s and 1950s, appearing in more than 50 films. He was known for his versatile roles in drama, comedy, and historical films. Erämaa was also a director, having directed six feature films in the early 1950s. In addition to his work in film and theater, he was a successful radio actor and voice actor, lending his voice to numerous Finnish films and cartoons. Erämaa received recognition for his contributions to Finnish cinema with a Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor in the film "The Earth Is a Sinful Song" in 1954.
Anton Soini
Anton Soini (December 9, 1888 Iisalmi-April 29, 1961 Helsinki) a.k.a. Anton Juho Kyyriäinen was a Finnish actor.
He was known for his significant contributions to the development of Finnish theatre, having founded his own theatre company and produced several plays. Soini began his acting career in 1910 at the Finnish National Theatre and later joined the Helsinki Workers' Theatre, where he played many roles and even directed some productions. He also acted in films, such as "Tukkijoella" (1937) and "Täällä Pohjantähden alla" (1968), which gained him popularity among Finnish audiences. Soini was a versatile actor and is regarded as one of the greatest actors in Finnish theatre history. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Finnish culture, he was awarded the title of professor in 1955.