Finnish actresses died in 1970

Here are 1 famous actresses from Finland died in 1970:

Emma Väänänen

Emma Väänänen (December 22, 1907 Mikkeli-February 20, 1970 Helsinki) also known as Emma Maria Väänänen was a Finnish actor.

Emma Väänänen was born in Mikkeli, Finland in 1907. She began her acting career in theatre before transitioning to film in the 1930s. Väänänen appeared in over 50 films throughout her career and was known for her versatile acting skills, portraying a wide range of characters in various genres.

Some of her most notable roles were in the films 'Tuntematon sotilas' (1955), 'Tukkijoella' (1937) and 'Niskavuoren Aarne' (1954). Väänänen was also a successful stage actress and performed in numerous productions at the Finnish National Theatre in Helsinki.

She was married to fellow actor Eino Kaipainen, and the couple had one son together. Väänänen passed away in Helsinki in 1970 at the age of 62, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most respected actors in Finnish theatre and film.

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