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Elina Salo Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1936-03-09

Birthplace:
Sipoo, Finland

Credits:
50 Total Roles

Elina Salo

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Elina Salo (born March 9, 1936 in Sipoo, Finland; died November 4, 2025) was a Finnish film, theatre and television actress who has also done work in radio as a voice actor in children’s programming. In her career that began in 1956, Salo appeared in over 50 films and television shows but she is best known for her work in Aki Kaurismäki’s films. She has been awarded three Jussi Awards for her work. In 2010, she was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Commandeur).

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2011 Le Havre MOVIE Claire
2002 The Man Without a Past MOVIE Dock Clerk
1999 Juha MOVIE Shemeikka's Sister
1996 Drifting Clouds MOVIE Mrs. Sjöholm
1994 Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana MOVIE Hotel Receptionist
1993 Nitro League MOVIE Self
1991 The Rooster and Hen Have a Sauna MOVIE Narrator (voice)
1990 The Match Factory Girl MOVIE Mother
1989 The Little Angel MOVIE Narrator (voice)
1988 Petos MOVIE postikonttorin kassanhoitaja

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