Finnish actors died in 2001
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died in 2001:
Tenho Saurén
Tenho Saurén (September 1, 1926 Viiala-March 21, 2001 Tampere) was a Finnish actor.
Born in Viiala, Finland in 1926, Tenho Saurén grew up to become a highly respected actor in his home country. After completing his studies, he began his career in theater in the late 1940s and went on to join the Tampere Theater in 1953. He became a beloved figure in Finnish theater, often playing leading roles in plays by Henrik Ibsen, William Shakespeare, and other notable playwrights.
Saurén's acting career also extended to film and television. He appeared in several Finnish feature films in the 1950s and 1960s, including "The White Reindeer" (1952) and "The Harvest Month" (1956). He continued to work in theater and film until the 1990s, accumulating over 100 credits in his long career.
In addition to acting, Saurén was also involved in Finnish cultural organizations, serving as the chairman of the Union of Finnish Actors from 1968 to 1973. He was awarded the honorary title of Kansan Näyttämötaiteen Ja Kirjallisuuden Suurristi (Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland) in recognition of his contributions to Finnish theater and culture.
Tenho Saurén passed away in Tampere in 2001 at the age of 74. He is remembered as one of the most talented and respected actors in the history of Finnish theater and film.
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Matti Oravisto
Matti Oravisto (October 23, 1921 Helsinki-November 15, 2001 Helsinki) also known as Matti Kustavi Ollonqvist was a Finnish actor and film director. He had four children, Jaana Oravisto, Janne Oravisto, Meri Oravisto and Hannu Oravisto.
Oravisto began his career as an actor on stage at the Finnish National Theatre in Helsinki. He later transitioned to film, where he acted in several movies in the 1940s and 1950s, including "The Unknown Soldier" (1955), which is considered one of the greatest Finnish films of all time.
In the 1960s, Oravisto turned his focus to directing, and he directed several films, including "People in the Summer Night" (1962), which won the Finnish Jussi Award for Best Picture. He also directed several television productions for Yleisradio, the national public broadcaster of Finland.
Aside from his work in the entertainment industry, Oravisto was also a respected visual artist, creating paintings and sculptures throughout his life. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in Finland, and he is considered one of the most significant figures in Finnish contemporary art.
Oravisto's legacy as an actor, director, and artist continues to influence and inspire creatives in Finland and abroad.
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