Actor

Elina Salo

March 9, 1936 · Sipoo, Finland

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).

Notable work

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Le Havre (2011)
as Claire
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The Man Without a Past (2002)
as Dock Clerk
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The Match Factory Girl (1990)
as Mother

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