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Matti Pellonpää was born on 28 March 1951 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Night on Earth (1991), The Bohemian Life (1992) and Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa (1990). He died on 13 July 1995 in Vaasa, Finland.- Actor
- Stunts
- Soundtrack
Tony Halme was born on 6 January 1963 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor, known for Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Shadow Warriors (1995) and American Tigers (1996). He was married to Katja Talus. He died on 8 January 2010 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anneli Sauli was born on 6 August 1932 in Pyhäjoki, Finland. She was an actress, known for The Restless Night (1958), Kohtaamisia (2009) and Moonwolf (1959). She was married to Jaakko Pakkasvirta and Åke Lindman. She died on 15 March 2022 in Helsinki, Finland.- Eila Peitsalo was born on 17 April 1931 in Turku, Finland. She was an actress, known for Huivi (1962), Se alkoi sateessa (1953) and Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias (1948). She was married to Pentti Unho. She died on 7 December 1997 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Markku Peltola was born on 12 July 1956 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and composer, known for The Man Without a Past (2002), Private Eye Vares (2004) and Juha (1999). He died on 31 December 2007 in Kangasala, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Tauno Palo was born on 25 October 1908 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. He was an actor, known for Härmästä poikia kymmenen (1950), Rosvo Roope (1949) and The Apple Falls (1952). He was married to Kirsti Ortola and Sylvi Palo. He died on 24 May 1982 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Writer
Nils Brandt was born on 13 January 1932 in Porvoo, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Fanny and Alexander (1982), The Jonsson Gang & Dynamite Harry (1982) and Beware of the Jonsson Gang! (1981). He was married to Susanna Ringbom. He died on 5 June 1990 in Helsinki, Finland.- Turo Pajala was born on 16 November 1955 in Joutseno, Finland. He was an actor, known for Ariel (1988), Hamlet Goes Business (1987) and Pakanamaan kartta (1991). He died on 28 February 2007 in Lappeenranta, 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.- Kyllikki Väre was born on 13 March 1912 in Vaasa, Finland. She was an actress, known for 'Herra ja ylhäisyys' (1944), Kyläraittien kuningas (1945) and Katupeilin takana (1949). She was married to Unto Salminen. She died on 2 January 1951 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Åke Lindman was a very skilled football player and played in the Finnish national team, he was offered a contract by the English Premier League team Swindon in the 60s but he turned it down and chose to become an actor.- Emma Väänänen was born on 22 December 1907 in Mikkeli, Finland. She was an actress, known for Louisa (1946), Niskavuoren naiset (1958) and Gabriel, tule takaisin (1951). She was married to Eino Heino. She died on 20 February 1970 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Vesa-Matti Loiri created a significant career in Finland as an actor, singer, writer and sportsman.
Loiri's career in movies started in 1962. He had a leading role in Mikko Niskanen's film Pojat (1962), which brought him a Diplomat of Merit at the Jussi Awards (the Finnish Oscars). After the film he didn't return to films until the late 1960s, playing mainly comedy roles.
In the 1970s, his films were often the highest grossing films of the year and he became "the only Finnish film star", as Academy Award winner Jörn Donner said. Loiri mostly worked with Spede Pasanen who wrote and produced most of Loiri's biggest films. Loiri's portrayal of Uuno Turhapuro, a lazy married man, in Spede show (1968), was the start of the longest running film series in the history of Finnish cinema. He starred as Uuno Turhapuro in 19 successful movies.
Loiri became also a star as a singer in the late 1970s. His album "Eino Leino", songs based on poems by Eino Leino, was released in 1978 and it became the 2nd highest selling album in the history. Loiri recorded several albums, most earning Gold or Platinum awards.
He won several awards for his work in films, TV and music business. In Brussels, at the Festival International du Film Indépendent, in 2003, he was awarded for his role in Pahat pojat (2003). He also won two Jussi Awards for his acting roles plus three special Jussi Awards and several Telvis Awards for his TV work. In music, 10 of his albums won Gold or Platinum.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Lasse Pöysti was born on 24 January 1927 in Sortavala, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Tukkijoella (1951), Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1979) and The Holy family (1976). He was married to Birgitta Ulfsson. He died on 5 April 2019 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Esko Nikkari was born on 23 November 1938 in Lapua, Finland. He was an actor, known for Hamlet Goes Business (1987), The Match Factory Girl (1990) and Juha (1999). He was married to Asteri Martikkala. He died on 17 December 2006 in Seinäjoki, Finland.- Göran Cederberg was born on 7 December 1926 in Espoo, Finland. He was an actor, known for Teatterituokio (1962), Falskspelare (1961) and Måsar över Sorrento (1962). He was married to Gerda Söderblom. He died on 13 August 1978 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Ritva Juhanto was born on 19 March 1937 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Putkinotko (1954), Rakastunut rampa (1975) and The Glory and Misery of Human Life (1988). She was married to Kapo Manto. She died on 25 June 2000 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Elvi Saarnio was born on 28 May 1919 in Kotka, Finland. She was an actress, known for Saariston tyttö (1953), Putkinotko (1954) and Kuningas kulkureitten (1953). She was married to Roland af Hällström and Osmo Saarnio. She died on 21 June 2002 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Matti Lehtelä was born on 28 May 1906 in Riihimäki, Finland. He was an actor, known for Putkinotko (1954), Vääpelin kauhu (1957) and Varjoja Kannaksella (1943). He was married to Sylva Rossi. He died on 13 April 1971 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Writer
Niilo Tarvajärvi was born on 6 December 1914 in Espoo, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Tähtisilmä (1955), Iloinen Linnanmäki (1960) and Tenavakanava (1957). He died on 25 August 2002 in Helsinki, Finland.- Writer
- Actress
- Director
Ritva Arvelo was born on 11 March 1921 in Helsinki, Finland. She was a writer and actress, known for Syntipukki (1963), Kultainen vasikka (1961) and Radio tekee murron (1951). She was married to Heikki Savolainen and Matti Oravisto. She died on 26 October 2013 in Helsinki, Finland.- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Mikko Niskanen (1929-1990) was a Finnish film director, writer, producer and actor. He started his directing career in 1962 after studying film making in Moscow. His first feature film Pojat (1962) was a proof of his talent and earned him a Jussi Award for directing. During the next 12 months he also directed movies Sissit (1963) - which he won an Jussi Award for directing also - and Hopeaa rajan takaa (1963). All of these three movies were war-themed.
During the next few years he worked for TV, but returned to film industry in 1966 with his film Käpy selän alla (1966). The film became a huge success with 700,000 tickets sold to screenings. The film stays in Finnish film industry as 12th highest grossing Finnish film of the history. It was also sold to several different countries. Niskanen won a Jussi for directing.
His next two films Lapualaismorsian (1967) and Asfalttilampaat (1968) weren't so well received, but earned him a Jussi for directing the first one. In early 1970s he directed The Song of the Blood-Red Flower (1971) which was everything but a success.
He made his comeback with Eight Fatal Shots (1972) which was originally produced for TV. 5-hour movie was eventually cut to a little over two hours for a theatrical release. The film earned him two Jussis; one for directing, another one for best leading role.
Niskanen never had the same success that he had with Kahdeksan surmanluotia (1972). His other films of 1970s didn't turn to box office hits or award winners. In the 1980s he received his sixth and last Jussi for directing for his film Ajolähtö (1982). After it, he directed also two films based on popular novels; Elämän vonkamies (1986) and Lumberjacking (1988) before his death in 1990.- Rauli Tuomi was born on 15 July 1919 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor, known for 'Minä elän' (1946), The Green Chamber of Linnais (1945) and Suopursu kukkii (1947). He was married to Rakel Linnanheimo. He died on 2 February 1949 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Risto Salmi was born on 7 July 1941 in Metsämaa, Finland. He was an actor, known for Rare Exports (2010), Big Game (2014) and The Unknown Soldier (1985). He was married to Sirkka-Liisa Huikari and Riitta Vauhkonen. He died on 27 April 2016 in Turku, Finland.
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Jörn Donner grew up in a Swedish-speaking family belonging to the Finnish upper class. Already as a student he had radical leftist ideas displayed in magazines and newspapers. His first novel appeared in 1951 when Donner was only 18 years old. He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 1959. In 1961 Donner moved to Sweden when the daily newspaper "Dagens Nyheter" hired him as a film critic. He returned to his home country in 1967. During his stay in Sweden he also directed his first feature film, "A Sunday in September". He temporarily returned to Sweden in the 1970s to head the Swedish Film Institute. Again, Donner returned to his home country after a while.
Donner is best known for his work as an author. He has written several novels. He was awarded the Finlandia Prize in Literature in 1985 for "Father and Son". During the years he has also written many columns for large news papers in Finland.
After his directorial debut in 1963 Donner continued to work in film, mainly as a producer. He formed his own production company Jörn Donner Productions in 1960. He produced Ingmar Bergman's critically acclaimed "Fanny and Alexander" in 1982 and is thereby the first Finn ever to receive an Academy Award.
Ever since his early years as a student and struggling writer Donner has had an interest in politics. He has been a Member of Parliament in Finland and also an European MP. After successfully supporting Social Democrat Ahtisaari's presidential campaign in 1994 he was appointed Finnish consul to Los Angeles. Donner soon returned back to Finland. In 2003 Donner failed to return to politics when he did not get elected in the Finnish parliamentary election.
After a few years in the small town of Ekenäs, Finland Donner has returned to live in the nation's capital where he works as an independent writer, columinst and film producer.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Eeva-Kaarina Volanen was born on 15 January 1921 in Kuusankoski, Finland. She was an actress, known for Katupeilin takana (1949), Ruma Elsa (1949) and Naiskohtaloita (1947). She was married to Sakari Puurunen. She died on 29 January 1999 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Leif Wager was born on 11 February 1922 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor, known for Läpi usvan (1948), Tanssi yli hautojen (1950) and Pikajuna pohjoiseen (1947). He was married to Eva Hemming. He died on 23 March 2002 in Helsinki, Finland.- Sirkka Sari was born on 1 May 1920 in Raivola, Finland. She was an actress, known for Women of Niskavuori (1938), Rikas tyttö (1939) and Sysmäläinen (1938). She died on 30 July 1939 in Aulanko, Finland.
- Sirkka Saarnio was born on 27 June 1941 in Pori, Finland. She was an actress, known for Putkinotko (1954), Saariston tyttö (1953) and The Earth Is a Sinful Song (1973). She died on 27 October 2002 in Finland.
- Tom of Finland was born on 8 May 1920 in Finland. He is known for No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics (2021), Independent Lens (1999) and Daddy and the Muscle Academy (1991). He died on 7 November 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.
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- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Roland af Hällström was born on 23 August 1905 in Lempäälä, Finland. He was a director and writer, known for Pikajuna pohjoiseen (1947), Ryysyrannan Jooseppi (1955) and Tukkijoella (1951). He was married to Elvi Saarnio and Kyllikki Velruus. He died on 21 February 1956 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Siiri Angerkoski was born on 21 August 1902 in Oulu, Finland. She was an actress, known for Anna Liisa (1945), Nummisuutarit (1938) and Aliisa (1970). She was married to Kaarlo Angerkoski. She died on 28 March 1971 in Helsinki, Finland.- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
Spede Pasanen was born on 10 April 1930 in Kuopio, Finland. He was a producer and writer, known for Uuno Turhapuro kaksoisagentti (1987), Häpy endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon (1977) and Kahdeksas veljes (1971). He was married to Pirjo Pasanen. He died on 7 September 2001 in Kirkkonummi, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Reino Valkama was born on 4 April 1906 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut (1949), Ryhmy ja Romppainen (1941) and 'Give Us the Olympics', Said Ryhmy (1952). He was married to Irja Karin Nissinen. He died on 9 August 1962 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Composer
Harri Hyttinen was born on 13 February 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and composer, known for Petos (1988), Kuukausi maalla (1964) and Riiviöt (1990). He died on 9 May 2006 in Helsinki, Finland.- Maija Karhi was born on 18 March 1932 in Turku, Finland. She was an actress, known for Vaarallista vapautta (1962), Kun on tunteet (1954) and Huivi (1962). She was married to Lauri Kärävä. She died on 28 May 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Esko Nevalainen was born on 10 May 1925 in Kittilä, Finland. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Elokuu (1956), Kuuma kissa? (1968) and Asfalttilampaat (1968). He died on 23 July 2008 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
Sylva Rossi was born on 23 October 1908 in Lappeenranta, Finland. She was an actress, known for Köysi (1967), Kuningas kulkureitten (1953) and Hedda Gabler (1973). She was married to Matti Lehtelä and Yrjö Salomaa. She died on 9 November 1992 in Helsinki, Finland.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Edvin Laine was born on 13 July 1905 in Iisalmi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire [now Finland]. He was a director and actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968) and Niskavuoren Heta (1952). He was married to Mirjam Novero and Martta Parkkonen. He died on 18 November 1989 in Helsinki, Finland.- Helena Kara was born on 16 August 1916 in Salo, Finland. She was an actress, known for Poikamiesten holhokki (1938), En ole kreivitär (1945) and Soita minulle, Helena! (1948). She was married to Hannu Leminen. She died on 26 February 2002 in Helsinki, Finland.
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- Soundtrack
Jean Sibelius was a Finnish classical composer, one of the last composers of the Romantic-era (c. 1800-1910) in classical music. His works were often inspired by nature, by Nordic mythology, and by the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala" (1849). Sibelius completed most of his major works between the 1890s and 1926. He lived in semi-retirement from 1926 to his death in 1957, only completing a few works during these 30 years. Having completed 7 notable symphonies, Sibelius spend nearly 15 years working on an unfinished 8th symphony, He abandoned this effort in 1938, and only short manuscript sketches have survived from this work.
In December 1865, Sibelius was born in the city of Hameenlinna. The city is named after Hame Castle, which is located there. At the time of Sibelius' birth, the city was part of the Grand Duchy of Finland, an autonomous region of the Russian Empire. His parents were the physician Christian Gustaf Sibelius and his wife Maria Charlotta Sibelius Borg. The family name Sibelius derived from the Sibbe estate in Eastern Uusimaa, which belonged to his paternal ancestors.
In 1868, Christian Sibelius died due to typhoid fever. He left substantial debts to his family. His widow sold their property, and then started living with her own widowed mother, Katarina Borg. Sibelius was primarily raised by his mother and his maternal grandfather, having few contacts with male relatives. The exception was his uncle Pehr Ferdinand Sibelius, an amateur violinist. Pehr encouraged his nephew's interest in music, and served as a surrogate father to him. In 1875, Pehr brought a violin as a gift for his nephew.
Sibelius received piano lessons from an aunt during his childhood, but preferred to play the violin. During his childhood and adolescence, Sibelius performed in various musical trios and quartets with his siblings and a number of neighbors. In 1881, Sibelius composed one of his earliest works, the short pizzicato piece "Vattendroppar" (Water Drops) for violin and cello. That same year, he started receiving violin lessons from the local bandmaster Gustaf Levander.
Sibelius graduated from a secondary school in 1885, after repeating a year due to poor grades. He was thought to be an absent-minded pupil, whose only notable skills were in the subjects of mathematics and botany. Following his graduation, Sibelius briefly studied law at the Imperial Alexander University in Finland. He was more interested in a music education, so he soon transferred to the Helsinki Music Institute (which was later renamed to the Sibelius Academy in his honor).
In the Institute, Sibelius received his first formal lessons in composition. He befriended his young teacher Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) and several of his classmates. He also befriended Aino Jarnefelt (1871-1969), the sister of a classmate. He soon started courting Aino, and they eventually married each other in 1892.
Sibelius graduated from the Institute in 1889, and then continued his musical studies in Berlin and Vienna. While living in Vienna, Sibelius started working on the symphonic poem "Kullervo " (1892). It was an adaptation of a section of the "Kalevala", about a suicidal tragic hero, and his failed efforts at seeking redemption for a crime. The completed poem was the breakthrough hit in Sibelius' career. Sibelius was praised by critics for the "confidence and inventiveness of his writing", and for successfully evoking "the melody and rhythm of Finnic rune singing".
From 1892 onward, Sibelius was primarily interested in composing orchestral music. His next popular work was the choral composition "Vainamoinen's Boat Ride" (April 1893). Between 1893 and 1895, Sibelius' works were frequently presented in Helsinki's concert halls. During this period, he supplemented his income by working as a music teacher at various music schools. In 1898, Sibelius was awarded a substantial annual grant. The grant was initially supposed to financially support him for a decade, but was later extended to a permanent annual grant.
In 1899, Sibelius completed his First Symphony. At about the same timer, he completed the Finnish patriotic song "Song of the Athenians". It became a symbol of Finnish nationalism. Sibelius' tone poem "Finlandia" (1900) was inspired by the national struggle of the Finnish people, and was in part used to protest against Russian repression. It became one of his most popular works.
In 1900, Sibelius went on an international tour, which introduced his works to audiences in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, and Paris. He received critical praise, and gained international fame. He completed his Second Symphony in 1902, which was met with enthusiasm by the Finnish public. By that time, Sibelius' works were also regularly performed in Germany. In 1903, Sibelius composed incidental music for the play "Kuolema" (Death), written by his brother-in-law Arvid Jarnefelt. The music turned out to be more popular than the play, particularly the play's opening number, "Valse triste" (Sad Waltz).
In November 1903, Sibelius started the construction of his new home: Ainola (Aino's Place). It was named in honor of his wife Aino, and located near Lake Tuusula. Sibelius financed the house's construction with the profits from his series of concerts in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The house was completed by September 1904, when Sibelius and his family moved in. He soon befriended a number of painters and writers who lived in the area.
During the 1900s, Sibelius had a reputation of overspending on luxury foods and alcoholic drinks. In 1907, he resolved to give up drinking. His wife was ill at the time and recovering in a sanatorium, so he had to devote more time to his family and its needs. Later that year, Sibelius himself underwent an operation for suspected throat cancer. He was still in poor health for much of 1908, and he had a second operation on his throat. He was convinced that he had to quit both smoking and drinking to survive. Due to his poor health during 1908, Sibelius had to cancel his scheduled concerts in Rome, Warsaw, and Berlin.
In 1909, Sibelius had mostly recovered from his health problems, and he resumed traveling abroad. He was met with enthusiastic audiences in the United Kingdom, where his previous tours had received lukewarm responses. In 1910, he introduced his newest works to audiences in the city of Kristiania, Norway (later renamed to Oslo). In early 1911, Sibelius went on a concert tour in Sweden. Later that year, he completed his Fourth Symphony. It received mixed reviews in Finland, it was met with enthusiasm by British music lovers, and was openly ridiculed by American audiences in New York City. In 1914, Sibelius' sea music composition "The Oceanides" was met with far more enthusiasm at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, in Norfolk, Connecticut.
World War I (1914-1918) had an adverse effect on Sibelius' finances, as his royalties from abroad were interrupted. He continued working anyway. In December 1915, Sibelius completed his Fifth Symphony. He conducted its premiere on 8 December, the date of his 50th birthday. He worked for most of 1916 on a revised version of the Symphony, in part due to his own perfectionist tendencies. He was perceiving flaws even on his praised works.
During the Finnish Civil War (1918), Sibelius supported the anti-communist "Whites" but took no part in the armed conflict. His house was twice searched for weapons by the communist Red Guard, but they failed to find any weapon. Red Guard fighters escorted Sibelius and his family to Helsinki, as their commander-in-chief had guaranteed Sibelius' safety in a diplomatic agreement.
In 1919, Sibelius presented his Second Symphony at a concern in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was his first concert outside the borders of Finland since 1915. By the end of the year, he had completed his final revision of the Fifth Symphony and had started work on his Sixth Symphony. In 1920, he started struggling with a hand tremor, but still managed to complete more works, In that year, Sibelius received a donation of 63,000 marks from Finnish businesses. This allowed him to pay part of his debts from previous years,.
In the early 1920s, Sibelius entered negotiations with the American businessman and philanthropist George Eastman (1854 -1932). Eastman wanted Sibelius to accept a teaching position at the Eastman School of Music which he had founded, and was willing to pay handsomely. Sibelius eventually turned down the offer, because he was reluctant to move to New York.
In 1921, Sibelius had a series of successful concerts in England and Norway. But he was increasingly feeling fatigued. In 1922, he started using spectacles for the first time. He was having headaches when he tried to read without them. In February 1923, Sibelius completed his Sixth Symphony. His concerts of that year were met with enthusiasm in Sweden, but they were poorly received in Italy. By that time, Sibelius had started overindulging in alcoholic drinks. He seemed intoxicated during a public appearance in Gothenburg.
In early 1924, Sibelius completed his Seventh Symphony. It was received more positively in Denmark, rather than in Finland. In Denmark that year, Sibelius was honored with the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. This Danish chivalric order is typically awarded for contribution to the arts and sciences. In 1925, the Royal Danish Theatre asked Sibelius to compose incidental music for the play "The Tempest" (1610/1611) by William Shakespeare. This composition premiered in March 1926. By that time, Sibelius was struggling with "essential tremor" (a muscle disorder) and was self-medicating with alcohol.
In 1926, Sibelius entered his semi-retirement. He rarely completed new works, and mostly avoided any interviews and public appearances. He spend years working on his unfinished Eighth Symphony, before giving up. In the Summer of 1941, Sibelius and his family moved back to Ainola after an absence of several years. He spend much of the rest of his life there, rarely bothering to visit Helsinki. He received visitors there, and his various grandchildren and great-grandchildren spend their holidays at Ainola with him.
In 1955, Sibelius' 90th birthday was celebrated with special performances of his works by both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the (British) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In September 1957, Sibelius died due to a brain hemorrhage (bleeding within the skull). He was 91-years-old at the time of his death. His death was honored with a moment of silence at the United Nations General Assembly.
Sibelius was honored with a state funeral in Finland. He was buried in the garden of his residence at Ainola. His widow Aino continued living at Ainola until her own death in 1969. She was buried beside him at the garden. In 1972, Sibelius' last surviving daughters sold Ainola to the Finnish state. In 1974, Ainola was turned into a museum. Sibelius has repeatedly been memorialized in Finnish art, stamps, and currency since his death.- Leena Häkinen was born on 10 July 1928 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Kanavan laidalla (1949), Ääninauha (1960) and Kuningas kulkureitten (1953). She was married to Martti J. Mehto and Heikki Louhivuori. She died on 19 June 1990 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Lena von Martens was born on 15 January 1940 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seven from Thebes (1964), Una lacrima sul viso (1964) and Non son degno di te (1965). She was married to Peter von Martens. She died on 16 December 2015 in Liperi, Finland.
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- Art Department
- Cinematographer
Tove Jansson was born on 9 August 1914 in Helsinki, Finland. She was a writer and cinematographer, known for The Summer Book, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (2024) and Mûmin (1969). She died on 27 June 2001 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jussi Jurkka was born on 15 June 1930 in Turku, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Punainen viiva (1959) and Akseli and Elina (1970). He was married to Arja Pessa and Maikki Länsiö. He died on 9 April 1982 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
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- Soundtrack
Esa Pakarinen was born on 9 February 1911 in Rääkkylä, Finland. He was an actor, known for Rovaniemen markkinoilla (1951), Pekka Puupää (1953) and Pekka ja Pätkä neekereinä (1960). He was married to Elli Aho, Orvokki Vesaranta and Aino Juntunen. He died on 28 April 1989 in Varkaus, Finland.- Cinematographer
- Director
- Producer
Erik Blomberg was born on 18 September 1913 in Helsinki, Finland. He was a cinematographer and director, known for The White Reindeer (1952), Aila, Pohjolan tytär (1951) and Kihlaus (1955). He was married to Maria Karpowicz and Mirjami Kuosmanen. He died on 12 October 1996 in Kuusjoki, Finland.- Paavo Nurmi is a Finnish middle-distance and long-distance runner.
He set 22 official world records at distances between 1500 meters and 20 kilometers, and won nine gold and three silver medals in his twelve events in the Olympic Games. At his peak, Nurmi was undefeated for 121 races at distances from 800 m upwards. Throughout his 14-year career, he remained unbeaten in cross country events and the 10,000 m.
In 1912, he was inspired by the Olympic feats of Hannes Kolehmainen and began developing a strict training program. Nurmi started to flourish during his military service, setting national records en route to his international debut at the 1920 Summer Olympics. After winning a silver medal in the 5000 m, he took gold in the 10,000 m and the cross country events. In 1923, Nurmi became the first runner to hold simultaneous world records in the mile, the 5000 m and the 10,000 m races, a feat which has never since been repeated. He set new world records for the 1500 m and the 5000 m with just an hour between the races, and took gold medals in both distances in less than two hours at the 1924 Olympics. Nurmi won all his races and returned home with five gold medals, although he was frustrated that Finnish officials had refused to enter him for the 10,000 m.
At the 1928 Summer Olympics, Nurmi recaptured the 10,000 m title but was beaten for the gold in the 5000 m and the 3000 m steeplechase. He then turned his attention to longer distances, breaking the world records for events such as the one hour run and the 25-mile marathon. Nurmi intended to end his career with a marathon gold medal, as his idol Kolehmainen had done. In a controversial case that strained Finland-Sweden relations and sparked an inter-IAAF battle, Nurmi was suspended before the 1932 Games by an IAAF council that questioned his amateur status.
Nurmi later coached Finnish runners. In 1952, he was the lighter of the Olympic Flame at the Summer Olympics in Helsinki. - Actor
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- 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.- Sirkka-Liisa Wilén was born on 16 October 1927 in Kuusankoski, Finland. She was an actress, known for Voimakas kuin meri (1959), Oi nuoruus (1963) and Silmät hämärässä (1952). She was married to Aimo Hiltunen. She died on 25 August 2015 in Finland.