Finnish actors died in 1995
Here are 3 famous actors from Finland died in 1995:
Matti Pellonpää
Matti Pellonpää (March 28, 1951 Helsinki-July 13, 1995 Vaasa) also known as Matti Pellonpaa, Matti Kalervo Pellonpää or Peltsi was a Finnish actor and musician.
He began his acting career in the mid-1970s, and he was known for his distinctive voice and downtrodden look, which helped cement his reputation as a character actor. In 1983, he gained international recognition for his role in the Aki Kaurismäki film "Ariel," which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Pellonpää went on to collaborate frequently with Kaurismäki, appearing in many of his films, including "Shadows in Paradise" (1986), "The Match Factory Girl" (1990), and "Leningrad Cowboys Go America" (1989).
Apart from his acting career, Pellonpää was also a talented musician, and he played the bass in several rock bands. He wrote and performed music for some of Kaurismäki's films, including the theme song for "Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana" (1994). Sadly, Pellonpää's life was cut short at the age of 44 due to a heart attack. His performances in Kaurismäki's films continue to be celebrated for their unique style and deep humanity.
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Pekka Elomaa
Pekka Elomaa (May 24, 1948 Ahlainen-November 27, 1995) was a Finnish actor.
Elomaa began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in various films and television shows in Finland. He gained widespread recognition for his role as a detective in the Finnish crime drama television series "Formaatti-X" (1990-1991). Elomaa was known for his versatile acting skills, often portraying characters with complex emotions and intense personalities.
Aside from acting, Elomaa was also a talented musician and a member of the Finnish rock band "Sleepy Sleepers". He played the guitar and keyboards for the band and wrote several of their songs.
Elomaa tragically passed away at the age of 47 due to complications from lung cancer. Despite his short career, he left behind an indelible mark on Finnish cinema and television.
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Olavi Reimas
Olavi Reimas (March 14, 1914 Vyborg-June 9, 1995 Kauniainen) also known as Unto Kalervo Eskola was a Finnish actor.
Reimas began his career as an actor in 1945 at the Finnish National Theatre. He was known for his versatility in portraying various characters, including historical figures. Reimas acted in numerous films and TV series, including the popular Finnish TV show "Hovimäki". In addition to his acting career, he also worked as a translator and translated several literary works from Swedish to Finnish. Reimas was awarded the honorary title of "Kansallisteatterin näyttämötaiteilija" (National Theatre Actor) in 1977 for his contributions to Finnish theatre. He continued to act until his death in 1995 at the age of 81.
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