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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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
Le Havre
Claire
The Man Without a Past
Dock Clerk
The Match Factory Girl
Mother
Drifting Clouds
Mrs. Sjöholm
Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana
Hotel Receptionist
Juha
Shemeikka's Sister
Hamlet Goes Business
Gertrud
Inspector Palmu's Error
Airi Rykämö
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 |