Quick Facts
Born:
1971-06-06
Birthplace:
Valkeala, Finland
Credits:
80 Total Roles
Elina Knihtilä
Acting
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Biography
Mari Elina Knihtilä (born June 6, 1971) is a Finnish actress.
Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received two Jussi Awards; one for a supporting role in the 2008 Heikki Kujanpää film Putoavia enkeleitä and another for a leading role in the 2011 Zaida Bergroth film Hyvä poika. Some of her television work include the comic roles in Läpiveto, Vedetään hatusta and the first season of Putous.
Knihtilä is cohabiting with actor Tommi Korpela. Together they have a son.
Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received two Jussi Awards; one for a supporting role in the 2008 Heikki Kujanpää film Putoavia enkeleitä and another for a leading role in the 2011 Zaida Bergroth film Hyvä poika. Some of her television work include the comic roles in Läpiveto, Vedetään hatusta and the first season of Putous.
Knihtilä is cohabiting with actor Tommi Korpela. Together they have a son.
Known For
The Other Side of Hope
Restaurant Inspector
The Flight Before Christmas
Oona (voice)
Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble
Oana (voice)
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
Mirva
V2: Dead Angel
Sirkka
The Midwife
Heta
Road North
Maarit
The House of Branching Love
Tuula Helin
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kaikki rakastavat hevosia TV | Anne |
| 2025 | How to Shout MOVIE | Mette |
| 2025 | 100 Liters of Gold MOVIE | Pirkko |
| 2025 | Raptures MOVIE | Tyra Viola |
| 2024 | Last to Break TV | Jarno's mum |
| 2024 | Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes MOVIE | Pormestari Haloonen |
| 2024 | Stormskerry Maja MOVIE | Kangaskauppias |
| 2023 | Family Time MOVIE | Helena |
| 2023 | Death Is a Problem for the Living MOVIE | Ulla |
| 2022 | Christmas Comes to Moominvalley MOVIE | Moominmamma (voice) |