Finnish actors died in 2014
Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died in 2014:
Peter von Bagh
Peter von Bagh (August 29, 1943 Helsinki-September 17, 2014 Finland) also known as Kari Peter Conrad von Bagh was a Finnish film director, screenwriter, professor, author, film historian, actor, television director, film producer and film editor.
He began his career in the 1960s as a film critic and writer. He contributed his expertise in several publications including Sight and Sound, Filmihullu, and Hufvudstadsbladet. In 1966, he made his directorial debut with the film "Satumaa", which was based on the Finnish tango. He continued to make several feature films, documentaries and TV shows, which garnered critical acclaim both in Finland and internationally.
In addition to his filmmaking career, von Bagh was also a professor of Film History and Theory at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. He taught there for over 20 years and was responsible for establishing the first film education program in Finland.
Von Bagh was recognized for his contributions to the film industry with several awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tampere Film Festival in 2005 and the Pro Finlandia medal in 2014.
He is considered one of the most influential figures in Finnish cinema, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of filmmakers in Finland and around the world.
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Matti Ruohola
Matti Ruohola (June 12, 1940 Heinola-February 16, 2014 Helsinki) otherwise known as Matti Ruohola Santeri or Matti Santeri Ruohola was a Finnish actor and voice actor.
He started his career in theater in the 1960s and later worked extensively in television and film. He appeared in several popular Finnish TV series including "Kotikatu" and "Salatut Elämät". Ruohola was also well known for his work as a voice actor, providing Finnish language dubbing for many Hollywood films and TV shows. Some of his notable voice acting roles include Pumbaa in "The Lion King" and Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" film series. In addition to his acting career, Ruohola was also a trained teacher and worked as a drama instructor. He was awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland in recognition of his contributions to the arts.
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