Finnish actors died in 1968
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died in 1968:
Vihtori Välimäki
Vihtori Välimäki (March 14, 1909 Helsinki-January 8, 1968 Helsinki) a.k.a. Vihtori Valimaki was a Finnish actor.
Vihtori Välimäki graduated from the Helsinki Theater School in 1928 and began his acting career on the Finnish stage. He appeared in a variety of productions throughout his career, including numerous Shakespearean plays. In addition to his work on stage, Välimäki also acted in several films, starting in the 1940s. Some of his most notable film roles include "Eila" (1953), "The Unknown Soldier" (1955), and "The White Reindeer" (1952), which won the grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Välimäki was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to convey nuanced emotions on stage and screen. He was married to Finnish actress Tuulikki Paananen until his death in 1968.
Joel Asikainen
Joel Asikainen (July 18, 1912 Viipuri Province-July 7, 1968 Pori) was a Finnish actor.
Joel Asikainen started his acting career in the early 1930s and quickly became one of the most popular actors in Finland. He appeared in numerous stage plays, films, and television shows throughout his career, earning critical acclaim for his versatile performances. Asikainen was particularly known for his comedic roles, and his ability to effortlessly switch between comedy and drama.
During World War II, Asikainen was conscripted into the Finnish Army and served as a lance corporal. After the war, he returned to his acting career and continued to entertain audiences with his performances. In addition to acting, Asikainen was also a talented screenwriter, penning several screenplays throughout his career.
Unfortunately, Asikainen's life was cut short when he died of a heart attack in 1968 at the age of 55. However, his legacy as one of Finland's greatest actors lives on, and he is remembered fondly for his contributions to Finnish cinema and theater.