Finnish actors died in 1991
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died in 1991:
Juhani Kumpulainen
Juhani Kumpulainen (July 31, 1925 Vyborg-November 12, 1991 Helsinki) was a Finnish actor.
Kumpulainen was born in Vyborg, which was part of Finland at the time, but now belongs to Russia. He began his career as an actor in small theater productions and made his film debut in 1948 in the movie 'Suopursu kukkii'. He went on to appear in almost 50 films and television shows, including the popular Finnish TV series 'Kotikatu'. Kumpulainen was known for his versatile acting skills, and he played a wide range of characters in his long career. In addition to his work in film and television, he was also a well-respected stage actor, and he appeared in productions at some of Finland's most prestigious theaters. Juhani Kumpulainen passed away in Helsinki in 1991, but his legacy as one of Finland's greatest actors lives on.
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Hannes Häyrinen
Hannes Häyrinen (April 25, 1914 Jyväskylä-December 21, 1991 Helsinki) otherwise known as Johan Erik Högdahl, Hanski or Hannes "Hanski" Häyrinen was a Finnish actor, television director, screenwriter, film director and writer. He had one child, Marjukka Larsson.
Hannes Häyrinen began his career in acting in the 1930s and went on to appear in several Finnish films, including the classics "Kulkurin valssi" and "Juha." As a writer, he is best known for his memoirs "Perhosten vuosi" and "Meren kurkut."
In the 1950s, Häyrinen transitioned to directing, starting with his feature debut "Nuoruus vauhdissa." He later became a prominent television director, working on popular shows like "Teatterituokio" and "Näin syntyi Manhattan." As a screenwriter and film director, he often worked in collaboration with his wife, the actress Helinä Viitanen.
Häyrinen was known for his versatility and was considered one of the most prominent figures in Finnish culture. He was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1977 and was posthumously inducted into the Finnish Music Hall of Fame in 1996.
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