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- Actress
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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
- 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.- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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).- 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).- 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).- 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
- 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
- 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.- 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
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.- 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.- 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.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Linus Otsamo is an upcoming cinematography talent from Tampere, Finland. He has worked in the industry since very young age and is keen to make a successful career as a cinematographer in Finland and abroad. He's recently been working as a camera operator on both film and TV and shooting music videos and commercials as a DoP.- 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.
- Harri Laurikka was born on 8 August 1947 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pentti Haanpää (1988), Jäähyväiset lasihevoselle (1985) and Veijo Meren tarinoita (1970).
- 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
- 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).- 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.
- 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.- Eila Pennanen was born on 8 February 1916 in Tampere, Finland. She was a writer, known for Night by the Seashore (1981), Yritetään yhdessä (1977) and Yhdeksän miestä Ratakadulle (1982). She was married to Juhani Jaskari and Alpo Vammelvuo. She died on 23 January 1994 in Tampere, Finland.
- 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.- Petri Mäkipää was born on 30 May 1964 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pintaa syvemmältä (2015), Minä ja Morrison (2001) and Secret Lives (1999).
- Juha Varis was born on 23 October 1970 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma (2000), Man in Room 301 (2019) and Sydän toivoa täynnä (1997). He is married to Katja Joutsijoki. They have one child.
- Anitta Niemi was born on 22 October 1951 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Kotikatu (1995), Viu-hah hah-taja (1974) and Kovaa maata (1994).
- 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).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Seppo Kulmala was born on 30 September 1949 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pari sanaa lemmestä (1992), Yön saalistajat (1984) and Raid (2003).- Teppo Numminen was born on 3 July 1968 in Tampere, Finland.
- Actor
- Director
Rauli Lehtonen was born on 17 June 1928 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Meren saari (1966), Yhden yön illuusio (1964) and Klaani: Tarina Sammakoitten suvusta (1984). He was married to Liisa Helena Kauppinen. He died on 19 March 2014 in Tampere, Finland.- 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).- Kiira Korpi was born on 26 September 1988 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Beremennyy (2011), Tsar (2009) and Robin & Elastinen: Kipinän Hetki (2015). She has been married to Arthur Borges Seppälä since 30 April 2018.
- 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).- 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.
- 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
- Music Department
- Composer
Martti-Mikael Järvinen was born on 24 March 1953 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and composer, known for The Holy family (1976), Makkarakalakeittoa, sano Tympee Huttunen (1988) and Mummo (1987).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Toni Majaniemi was born in Tampere, Finland. He is known for Kontakti (2021), The Final Kiss (2018) and Jätehuolto (2009).- 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).- 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.- Director
- Producer
- Actor
Heimo Lappalainen was born on 10 January 1944 in Tampere, Finland. He was a director and producer, known for Suomalainen päiväkirja (1984), Taiga Nomads Part III: The School and the Village (1992) and Taiga Nomads Part II: The Skills You Passed On (1992). He died on 15 May 1994 in Särkisalo, Finland.- Rosa Meriläinen was born on 31 December 1975 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Hylättyjen klubi (1993), Metsolat (1993) and Ismo (2015).
- 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
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.- 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.- 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)- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jyrki Kovaleff was born on 2 January 1954 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Putkinotko (1998), Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986) and Comet in Moominland (1992). He died on 3 November 2009 in Helsinki, Finland.