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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).- 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.- 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.- 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.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Erkki Viljos was born on 21 November 1920 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Niskavuoren naiset (1958), Kalle Aaltosen morsian (1961) and Vaarallista vapautta (1962). He died on 16 December 2001 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
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
- 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.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Seela Sella was born on 30 December 1936 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Sylvin kamari (2000), The Leaning Tower (2006) and Pikkusisar (1999). She was previously married to Elis Sella.- 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).- 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).- 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.- Elsa Rantalainen was born on 30 June 1901 in Tampere, Finland. She was an actress, known for Juurakon Hulda (1937), Miehen kylkiluu (1937) and Suotorpan tyttö (1940). She was married to Wäinö Aaltonen. She died on 6 January 1988 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Tommi Auvinen was born on 10 August 1957 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and director, known for Kaupungin kaunein lyyli (1990), Kuvahait (1985) and Hiihtäjä (1986). He has been married to Teija Lappalainen since 1983. They have three children.- 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).
- 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.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Antti Majanlahti was born on 28 December 1966 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Uusi päivä (2010), ''Seikkailu Olavinlinnassa'' (1978) and The Quiet Village (1997). He died on 1 October 2017 in Rauma, Finland.- 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
- 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.- Eero Junttila was born on 19 October 1986 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Lehmän vuosi (2006), Rakastuin mä luuseriin (2005) and Häräntappoase (1989).
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Seppo Wallin was born on 30 August 1928 in Tampere, Finland. He was a director and actor, known for Pidättekö ostereista (1967), Teatterituokio (1962) and Linna (1986). He died on 9 February 2003 in Tampere, Finland.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Erika Vikman was born on 20 February 1993 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Parasta aikaa (2009), Koskinen (2022) and Kingi (2015).- Art Department
- Art Director
- Production Designer
Markku Pätilä was born in 1948 in Tampere, Finland. He is an art director and production designer, known for Kalervo Palsa ja kuriton käsi (2013), Lights in the Dusk (2006) and Käsky (2008).- Actor
- Stunts
Janne Auvinen was born on 16 August 1965 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Romanovin kivet (1993), Tie naisen sydämeen (1996) and Kummeli Kultakuume (1997).- Actor
- Editor
- Director
Ville Lähde was born on 2 December 1979 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and editor, known for The Last of the Drunken Ones (1998), Video Cop (2017) and Nato Commando (2005).- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Tero Molin is a Finnish Director of Photography from Tampere, Finland. He has worked in film industry since 1998 when he started in advertising as a cinematographer. In 20 years, he has shot hundreds of commercials and corporate films for the biggest Finnish brands like Nokia, Angry Birds, Finnair and The Finnish Defence Forces. Later Tero's love for stories took him to the world of fiction where he has worked as a cinematographer for example in such films and tv-series as Koskinen (2021) (dir. Lauri Nurkse), Herra Heinämäki & Lato-orkesteri (1999), Ei Haukku haavaa tee (2020) and Vuonna 85 (2013)- Pentti Helin was born on 20 April 1962 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Kvartetti (1991), The Unknown Soldier (1985) and Lehmän vuosi (2006). He has been married to Jaana Oravisto since 1988. They have three children.
- Actor
- Writer
Henry Hanikka was born on 2 October 1964 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Kvartetti (1991), Jos rakastat (2010) and Alpimaja (2012).- Riitta Selin was born on 10 February 1946 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Valkoinen kääpiö (1986), Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men (2012) and Punainen ruukku (1987).
- 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.- Actress
- Soundtrack
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.- 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).- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Olli Keskinen was born on 18 December 1966 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Kummeli (1991), Mankeli (2000) and Liekki (2002).- Tapani Kalliomäki was born in 1970 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009), Hovimäki (1999) and Under the North Star II (2010).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Taru Mäkelä was born on 1 April 1959 in Tampere, Finland. She is a director and writer, known for Mieletön elokuu (2013), The Storage (2011) and Saalis (2007). She is married to Cinematographer Jouko Seppälä.- Esko Salmela was born on 23 March 1950 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pölhölä (1981), Tunnevammoja (2011) and Pysäyttäkää Nyqvist (2022). He was previously married to Pirkko-Liisa Tikka.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
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.- Vesa Wallgren was born on 4 November 1960 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Garter Snake (2011), Law of the Land (2017) and Pirunpelto (2009). He has been married to Sinikka Mokkila since 1983. They have two children.
- Actor
- Director
Panu Raipia was born on 9 January 1969 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and director, known for Kyllä isä osaa -elokuva (2024), Heart of a Lion (2013) and Hullu kesä (1981). He has been married to Anu Niemi since 1999. They have one child.- Maarit Peltomaa was born on 10 September 1964 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Insiders (1989), Klubi (1998) and The Glory and Misery of Human Life (1988).
- Nisse Karlsson was born on 6 May 1893 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Curses of the Witch (1927) and Miekan terällä (1928). He was married to Martta Karlo. He died on 9 April 1965.
- Petteri Sallinen was born on 7 March 1962 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Romanovin kivet (1993), Kill City (1986) and Tappavat sekunnit (1985). He was previously married to Anu Hälvä.
- Actor
- Art Department
Jussi Myllymäki was born on 7 September 1953 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pirunpelto (2009), Shadow of the Eagle (2005) and Kaikki pelissä (1994). He has been married to Päivi Palenius since 1976. They have three children.- 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.
- Leevi Kuuranne was born on 2 February 1915 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Huivi (1962), Sven Tuuva (1958) and Pikku Pietarin piha (1961). He was married to Raili Inkeri Valkola. He died on 19 July 1965 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Juha Hyppönen was born on 14 August 1947 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Metsolat (1993), Toto (1982) and Enon varjo (1999).- Music Department
- Composer
- Writer
Esa Nieminen was born on 20 April 1952 in Tampere, Finland. He is a composer and writer, known for Tango Kabaree (2001), Salakari (1986) and Adult Camp (2015).- Urho Harkola was born on 13 September 1911 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Huijarien huvittavat huiputtajat (1945), Katariina kaunis leski (1961) and Rakas Wenander (1966).
- Actor
- Director
- Art Department
Pentti Viljanen was born on 30 July 1915 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for The Apple Falls (1952), Hiipivä vaara (1944) and Kuisma ja Helinä (1951). He was married to Eine Helke-Viljanen. He died on 5 May 1975 in Helsinki, Finland.