Finnish actresses died in 1998

Here are 1 famous actresses from Finland died in 1998:

Hillevi Lagerstam

Hillevi Lagerstam (August 9, 1923 Kurikka-October 21, 1998 Helsinki) a.k.a. Mary Hillevi Lagerstam was a Finnish actor.

She began her acting career in the 1940s after studying at the Helsinki Theater Academy. Lagerstam was known for her versatile acting skills, and appeared in numerous theatre productions, films, and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly popular in the 1950s and 1960s, starring in films such as "Siltalan Pehtoori" (1953) and "Suuri sävelparaati" (1961). Lagerstam also received critical acclaim for her performances in plays like Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet". In addition to her acting work, Hillevi Lagerstam was a trailblazer for women in the Finnish film industry, serving on the board of directors for the Finnish Film Foundation as the first woman to hold the position. She passed away in Helsinki in 1998 at the age of 75.

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