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Anna Falchi was born on 22 April 1972 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and producer, known for Cemetery Man (1994), C'è Kim Novak al telefono (1994) and S.P.Q.R. 2000 e 1/2 anni fa (1994). She was previously married to Stefano Ricucci.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Timo Vuorensola was born on 29 November 1979 in Tampere, Finland. He is a director and actor, known for Iron Sky (2012), Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019) and Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005).- Actress
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Leni Katajakoski was born on 28 September 1935 in Tampere, Finland. She was an actress, known for Yks' tavallinen Virtanen (1959), Älä nuolase... (1962) and Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960). She was married to Esko Lartio and Martti Kuningas. She died on 12 April 2020.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Mikko Nousiainen was born on 26 April 1975 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Going to Kansas City (1998), Mannerheim and Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009). He has been married to Linda Wiklund since July 2017. They have two children. He was previously married to Petra Karjalainen.- Veli-Matti Kaitala was born on 24 October 1935 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Kirkastuva sävel (1946) and Laitakaupungin laulu (1948). He died on 29 June 1978.
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- Writer
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Born to a family of classical musicians, Saara Elina (Saara Elina Kilpinen) was drawn to the stage, initially studying to become a ballerina.
After graduating from the Ballet School of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, she quickly left ballet behind and turned into acting, hungry to learn more about the work. After two failed attempts to get into a drama school, she got accepted to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
Theatre studies in the heart of Manhattan were filled with refreshing sensations on and off campus. She studied with Barbara Rubin, Jackie Solotar, Dino Scopas and Jackie Bartone, among others, ranging from contemporary work to the classics. Saara Elina graduated from AADA in 2010, and began her acting career at the Big Apple. From 2010 to 2012 she acted in several wildly experimental Off-Off-Broadway productions in New York. Like a classical case be, the profound theatre work nourished her working palate, but not the actual palate. Penniless in Brooklyn and struggling to make ends meet, Saara Elina returned to Europe at the end of 2012.
Back in Finland, Saara Elina got her film career jump-started by working in independent film. She landed her first supporting role in Sami Pöyry's Punainen kohina (2021) in 2014. Little by little she began working in more mainstream productions, as well as the "indies". After what she calls a vivid decade in the industry, Saara Elina's latest lead role playing Sofia in 'Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta (2023)' directed by Joonas Makkonen led to a nomination at the 2024 Finnish Jussi-Awards for the best breakthrough performance. Next Saara Elina can be seen in Firemonkey's TV-series 'Deception' as well as Sami Pöyry's feature film Hetket.- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Tiina Lymi was born on 3 September 1971 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Stormskerry Maja (2024), Sisäilmaa (2021) and Happier Times, Grump (2018). She was previously married to Eero Aho.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Mauno Kuusisto was born on 3 November 1917 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Gloriously Wasted (2012), Kun tuomi kukkii (1962) and Ihmisen osa (2018). He died on 29 August 2010 in Tampere, Finland.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Saija Lentonen was born on 7 April 1977 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Sooloilua (2007), Quest for a Heart (2007) and Toinen mies (2022).- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Ria Kataja was born on 15 October 1975 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Musta jää (2007), Taivaan tulet (2007) and Family Time (2023). She was previously married to Tommi Eronen.- Liisa Roine was born on 27 June 1938 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Ukkonen (1964), Punta vaadittaessa (1964) and Jäähyväiset lasihevoselle (1985). She has been married to Seppo Mäki since 1961. They have two children.
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Leo Riuttu was born on 5 June 1913 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Ruusu ja kulkuri (1948) and Inspector Palmu's Error (1960). He was married to Irja Aleksandra Birkman. He died on 4 August 1989 in Helsinki, Finland.- Writer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Heikki Vihinen was born in 1964 in Tampere, Finland. He is a writer and actor, known for Mannerheim, Lihaksia ja luoteja (1996) and Esa ja Vesa - auringonlaskun ratsastajat (1994).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Riku Suokas was born on 29 December 1971 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Vuonna 85 (2013), Lahti 2001 (2023) and Koskinen (2021). He has been married to Katariina Kuisma since 1994.- Maritta Viitamäki was born on 4 November 1952 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for The Earth Is a Sinful Song (1973), Sorceress (2017) and Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009).
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- Writer
- Actor
Veikko Kerttula was born on 23 July 1940 in Tampere, Finland. He was a director and writer, known for Simpauttaja (1975), Se tavallinen tarina (1972) and Iso vaalee (1983). He was married to Marjut Jokelainen and Tupuna Vaissi. He died on 14 November 2022 in Espoo, Finland.- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Armi Toivanen was born in 1980 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Nuoret nerot (2013), 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013) and Putous (2010).- Casting Department
- Actor
- Casting Director
Iiro Panula was born on 19 May 1990 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and casting director, known for Born in Heinola (2016), Korso (2014) and Last Cowboy Standing (2009).- Actor
- Art Director
- Additional Crew
Ossi Elstelä was born on 18 May 1902 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor and art director, known for Vain laulajapoikia (1951), Onnellinen ministeri (1941) and Kalle Aaltosen morsian (1948). He was married to Irja Elstelä. He died on 10 April 1969 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Hannele Lauri was born on 21 July 1952 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for 70 on vain numero (2021), The Storage (2011) and Hynttyyt yhteen (1991). She was previously married to Teemu Rinne and Hannu Lauri.- Writer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Juha Lehtola is an awarded director and scriptwriter working both in cinema and in theatre. His filmography as director includes several films and series for TV and the feature film Boy Upside Down (2014). He has been awarded, among others, with Prix Italia for TV series White Marble and Venla prizes (Best TV series and Best Director) for Hunger of Love.- Sanna Fransman was born on 5 September 1960 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Harjunpää and the Persecutors (1993), Routasydän (1993) and The Bohemian Life (1992). She has been married to Jukka Orma since 1992. They have two children. She was previously married to Kari Väänänen.
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- Director
- Editor
Katariina Lillqvist was born on 24 May 1963 in Tampere, Finland. She is a writer and director, known for The Maiden and the Soldier (1995), Kamarihaikara (1994) and The Country Doctor (1996).- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Matti Ranin was born on 21 November 1926 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (1962), Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961) and Inspector Palmu's Error (1960). He was married to Vuokko Laakso and Irja Ranin. He died on 24 November 2013 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Esko Roine was born on 5 September 1944 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009), Uusi päivä (2010) and Pekka Puupää poliisina (1986). He has been married to Ritva Jalonen since 28 September 2002. He was previously married to Marjukka Halttunen.