Finnish actresses died in 2001

Here are 1 famous actresses from Finland died in 2001:

Irma Seikkula

Irma Seikkula (May 14, 1914 Helsinki-July 8, 2001 Helsinki) was a Finnish actor.

Seikkula studied acting at the Theatre Academy of Finland and started her career in the early 1940s. She became one of the leading actresses of the Finnish theater scene, working at the Finnish National Theater and numerous other theaters in Helsinki and around the country.

Seikkula also appeared in several Finnish films, most notably in the 1950 film "Radio tekee murron" and in the 1952 film "Herra sotaministeri." In addition to her work as an actor, Seikkula was also known for her writing and translation work, particularly for translating scripts for stage productions.

Throughout her career, Seikkula was recognized with several awards and accolades, including the Pro Finlandia medal in 1964 and the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1988. She continued to work on stage and screen well into her later years, and she passed away in 2001 at the age of 87.

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