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- Hilkka Kinnunen was born on 19 March 1925 in Viipuri, Finland. She is an actress, known for Toukokuun taika (1948), The Apple Falls (1952) and Huhtikuu tulee (1953). She was previously married to Ekke Hämäläinen.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Tapio Nurkka was born on 16 September 1920 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Keinumorsian (1943), Pikajuna pohjoiseen (1947) and Tositarkoituksella (1943). He died on 6 October 1967 in Helsinki, Finland.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Casper Wrede was born on 8 February 1929 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a director and producer, known for Private Potter (1963), One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1970) and ITV Play of the Week (1955). He was married to Dilys Hamlett. He died on 28 September 1998 in Helsinki, Finland.- Nora Mäkinen was born on 11 February 1920 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for The Song of the Scarlet Flower (1938), Vihtori ja Klaara (1939) and Tulitikkuja lainaamassa (1938). She died on 28 February 1984 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Olavi Reimas was born on 27 March 1914 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Tositarkoituksella (1943), Sysmäläinen (1938) and En ole kreivitär (1945). He died on 9 June 1995 in Kauniainen, Finland.
- Actor
- Writer
- Location Management
Paavo Pentikäinen was born on 27 September 1938 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Lyrics and Lace (1992), Musta hurmio (1984) and Rikos ja rangaistus (1967). He died on 21 January 2013 in Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Heimo Lepistö was born on 10 January 1908 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Ryysyrannan Jooseppi (1955), Kihlaus (1955) and Lentävä kalakukko (1953). He was married to Eva Eveli. He died on 12 September 1975 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Production Manager
- Director
Tauno Majuri was born on 31 October 1907 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and production manager, known for Vihtori ja Klaara (1939), Tositarkoituksella (1943) and Kuningas kulkureitten (1953). He was married to Elma Eklund and Kaisu Leppänen. He died on 17 October 1980 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Location Management
- Art Department
Kaarlo Wilska was born on 31 January 1910 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Huivi (1962), SF-paraati (1940) and Rion yö (1951). He was married to Maininki Sippola. He died on 15 November 1981.- Liisa Tuomi was born on 17 June 1924 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Annie, mestariampuja (1957), Naimisiin päiväksi (1946) and Pikajuna pohjoiseen (1947). She was married to Kauko Kalervo Ahlström. She died on 4 January 1989 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Lauri Törni was born on 28 May 1919 in Viipuri, Finland. He died on 18 October 1965 in Vietnam.
- Reino Tolvanen was born 31st July 1920 in Viipuri as son of city gardener. He did follow his father's steps and studied botany and graduated as research agronomist. Tolvanen was also an amateur actor and as fluent speaker of Karelian dialect he was chosen to play Rokka in Edvin Laine's The Unknown Soldier (1955). This was his only major film role and to seek employment in his actual profession, in 1959 he migrated to Australia. His three sons with his wife Kaija were all born in Australia. As he was still having trouble to find work in his own field also in Australia, in 1970 he and his family moved to South Africa, where Reino Tolvanen had found a vacancy in Pretoria at Ministry of Agriculture. Monday November 18th 1974 he got brain hemorrhage at home and he was transported to a hospital. in Thursday 21st November he then got another massive stroke, that proved to be lethal. He was buried to the family grave in Lappeenranta, Finland.
- Hilkka Helinä was born on 12 November 1916 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Niskavuoren naiset (1958), Louisa (1946) and Kuka on syyllinen? (1961). She was married to Kaarlo Halttunen. She died on 16 May 1973.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Masa Niemi was born on 20 July 1914 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Pekka ja Pätkä Suez'illa (1958), Pekka Puupää (1953) and Pekka ja Pätkä ketjukolarissa (1957). He died on 3 May 1960 in Tampere, Finland.- Harri Nikkonen was born on 26 January 1933 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Don Giovanni (1974), Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan (1986) and Ylösnousemus (1985). He was married to Tuula Källström. He died on 18 January 1993.
- Actress
- Director
- Soundtrack
Verna Piponius was born on 9 April 1894 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress and director, known for Vihtori ja Klaara (1939), Hormoonit valloillaan (1948) and Kulkurin valssi (1941). She died on 25 May 1974 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Saara Pakkasvirta was born on 23 July 1938 in Viipuri, Finland. She is an actress, known for Ladies of Steel (2020), Teatterituokio (1962) and Mummoni ja Mannerheim (1971). She was previously married to Juhani Koskinen and Jaakko Pakkasvirta.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Assi Nortia was born on 2 September 1925 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Juha (1956), Rion yö (1951) and Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta (1950). She was married to Raimo Sarmas. She died on 16 January 1989 in Tampere, Finland.- Helinä Viitanen was born on 20 September 1923 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seitsemän veljestä (1989), Metsolat (1993) and Jäähyväiset lasihevoselle (1985). She was married to Ahti Haljala. She died in December 2013 in Tampere, Finland.
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Seppo Huunonen was born on 19 April 1939 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a director and writer, known for Lampaansyöjät (1972), Hideaway (1978) and The Hair (1974). He died on 25 February 2023 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Erkki Liikanen was born on 16 April 1943 in Viipuri, Finland. He is an actor, known for Hideaway (1978), Syksyn sävel (1968) and Daa-da daa-da - Syksyn sävel -retro (2011).- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Maunu Kurkvaara was born on 18 July 1926 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Rakas... (1961), Yksityisalue (1962) and 4 x 4 (1965). He was married to Sinikka Hannula. He died on 31 December 2023 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Auvo Nuotio was born on 21 August 1917 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta (1950), Kulkuri ja joutsen (1999) and Kipparikvartetti (1952). He died on 7 July 1985.- Actress
- Writer
Inga-Liisa Laukka was born on 20 February 1918 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress and writer, known for Aleksis Kiven elämä (2001), Minä ja mieheni morsian (1955) and Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa (1990). She was married to Aimo Tepponen. She died on 27 December 2008 in Chambourcy.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Juhani Kumpulainen was born on 31 July 1925 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Juomalasi (1960), Uuno Turhapuro (1973) and Kello pysähtyi (1962). He was married to Mirjam Himberg. He died on 12 November 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.- Seija Karpiomaa was born on 4 July 1932 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Iskelmäkaruselli pyörii (1960), Suuri sävelparaati (1959) and Isaskar Keturin ihmeelliset seikkailut (1960). She died on 28 June 2002 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ossi Ahlapuro was born on 18 July 1939 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Raid (2000), Naistentanssit (1976) and Käyntikorttini... (1964). He was married to Ritva-Liisa Ahlapuro. He died on 29 January 2023 in Helsinki, Finland.- Eila Rinne was born on 18 June 1920 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seitsemän veljestä (1989), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968) and Jossain on railo (1949). She was married to Kalevi Kahra and Ensio Teikko. She died on 19 January 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Martti Kuningas was born on 19 February 1933 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Nummisuutarit (1957), Herra Huu - jestapa jepulis - penikat sipuliks (1973) and Oman onnensa seppä (1978). He was married to Leni Katajakoski. He died on 7 April 1980 in Loviisa, Finland.- Actress
Anu Kilpiö was born on 20 April 1927 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Taikayö (1954), Miehen varjo (1960) and Meet the Bride (1954). She died on 8 March 1969 in Finland.- Santeri Karilo was born on 26 September 1908 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Evakko (1956), Tukkijoella (1937) and Stolen Death (1938). He was married to Helmi Cecilia Kari. He died on 8 September 1959 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
By 1939, Heimo Haitto was, at 14, already well-known as a violinist throughout his native Finland and Europe. The Russo-Finnish war threw family life into disarray. Heimo's father decided to send his prodigy son to the States together with the boy's music teacher, Boris Sirpo who took him to safety in America and settled in Los Angeles. Heimo's 2 brothers and 1 sister remained in Finland.
Haitto furthered his violin studies with noted teacher Peter Meremblum, and he appeared in the movie "There's Magic in Music," his only American film appearance. When he turned 18, he served in the Army. Shortly after the war, he resettled in Los Angeles, obtained his citizenship, married cellist Beverly Le Beck, and became a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He was in great demand for concert appearances. Life looked promising.
Unfortunately, the unbuttoned, easygoing Haitto couldn't stay out of trouble. He had what many would call a Bohemian lifestyle, always living for the moment without regard for the future. While not an alcoholic, he did enjoy drinking and partying, probably more so than was wise. His marriage to LeBeck ended in divorce. Frequent absences and other problems led to his dismissal from the L.A. Philharmonic. He concertized in the 1950s and was conductor of the Capital Symphony in Salem Oregon. Heimo Haitto returned to Finland shortly in the mid 60's and married Finnish actress Marja-Liisa Nisula and returned to concertizing in the United States and Europe. Haitto returned later again to Finland, where he served as an instructor at the Lahti Conservatory. He was technical consultant for a 1986 Finnish movie "Da Capo", which was based upon his life.
Haitto died in 1999 at age 74.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Kullervo Kukkasjärvi was born on 9 May 1938 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a writer and actor, known for Mies, joka ei osannut sanoa EI (1975), Jäniksen vuosi (1977) and Aurinkotuuli (1980). He died on 21 August 1983 in Helsinki, Finland.- Saima Korhonen was born on 6 March 1893 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Varaventtiili (1942). She was married to Aku Korhonen. She died on 29 December 1983.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Elna Hellman was born on 13 July 1896 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Laitakaupungin laulu (1948), Kaikki rakastavat (1935) and Laulava sydän (1948). She was married to Lauri Ensio Hellman. She died on 6 May 1981 in Tampere, Finland.- Actor
- Director
Yrjö Kostermaa was born on 23 February 1921 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Herrojen Eeva (1954), Silta yli elämän (1958) and Miehen varjo (1960). He was married to Eila Pehkonen. He died on 16 September 1997 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Uuno Montonen was born on 21 May 1891 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Tulitikkuja lainaamassa (1938), Laivan kannella (1938) and Tulipunainen kyyhkynen (1961). He was married to Maria Ekman. He died on 9 May 1973.- Esko Mannermaa was born on 21 April 1916 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Kuka on syyllinen? (1961), Noita (1961) and Huivi (1962). He was married to Hillevi Lagerstam and Elina Vänttinen. He died on 23 August 1975.
- Enni Rekola was born on 26 November 1909 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Hormoonit valloillaan (1948), Kultamitalivaimo (1947) and Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961). She was married to Leopold Böhm. She died on 19 March 1982.
- Elis Sella was born on 25 September 1930 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Presidentti (1982), Oi nuoruus (1963) and Soittorasia (1974). He was married to Seela Sella. He died on 8 December 1992 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Seppo Karjalainen was born on 1 June 1928 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Havukka-ahon ajattelija (1971), The Wild North (1955) and Juha (1956). He died on 11 March 1995.
- Kersti Bergroth was born on 24 January 1886 in Viipuri, Finland. She was a writer, known for Anu ja Mikko (1940), Tositarkoituksella (1943) and Anu ja Mikko (1956). She was married to Alexander Matson and Samuel Hagelin. She died on 24 January 1975 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Ralf Parland was born on 21 June 1914 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a writer, known for Mr. Lahtinen Takes French Leave (1939). He was married to Helga Henschen, Heli Gestrin and Eva Aline Wichman. He died in 1995 in Sweden.
- Writer
- Actress
Kaija Siirala was born on 16 December 1918 in Viipuri, Finland. She was a writer and actress, known for Kuinkas nyt suu pannaan (1967), Mitä tehdä? (1961) and Nuoret puhuvat (1964). She was married to Reino Siirala. She died on 23 January 1989.- Actor
- Director
Adolf Niska was born on 17 February 1884 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Stormens barn (1928), Envar sin egen lyckas smed (1917) and Hälsingar (1923). He died on 3 August 1960 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.- Vappu Jurkka was born on 8 November 1927 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Lakeuden kutsu (2000), Tulennielijä (1998) and Soittorasia (1974). She died on 12 April 2012 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Veijo Meri was born on 31 December 1928 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a writer, known for Iso vaalee (1983), Veijo Meren tarinoita (1970) and Kersantin kunnia (1997). He was married to Eeva Kyllikki Kylänpää. He died on 21 June 2015 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Paavo Roiha was born on 3 March 1919 in Viipuri, Finland. He is an actor, known for Vain laulajapoikia (1951) and Sissit (1963).
- Leo Mustonen was born on 29 November 1911 in Viipuri, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pojat (1962), Kunnon sotamies Svejkin seikkailuja (1967) and Teatterituokio (1962).
- Ritva Santavuori was born on 8 June 1932 in Viipuri, Finland. She died on 30 March 2024 in Sipoo, Finland.