Elina Salo
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Elina Salo is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'The Man Without a Past' is a second title with real reach. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. In cinemas, 'Le Havre' is the work that stuck — Claire, specifically.
Elina Salo
39 Movies
2 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Elina Salo is a long-distance runner with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'The Man Without a Past' is a second title with real reach. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. In cinemas, 'Le Havre' is the work that stuck — Claire, specifically.
Movies
Plays Claire
Le Havre
2011
Plays Mother
The Match Factory Girl
1990
Plays Dock Clerk
The Man Without a Past
2002
Plays Mrs. Sjöholm
Drifting Clouds
1996
Plays Gertrud
Hamlet Goes Business
1987
Plays Pohjoisen velho
The Snow Queen
1986
Plays Ritva Margaret Vehoniemi, o.s. Mattila
A Worker's Diary
1967
Plays Toini
Kreivi
1971
Plays postikonttorin kassanhoitaja
Petos
1988
Plays Fräulein, kotiopettajatar
The Farewell
1982
Plays Hotel Receptionist
Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana
1994
Plays Sairaanhoitaja
Pedon merkki
1981
Plays Shemeikka's Sister
Juha
1999
Plays Soilikki
Rintamalotta
1956
Plays L. Onerva
Poet and Muse
1978
Plays Airi Rykämö
Inspector Palmu's Error
1960
Plays Mizzi
Linna
1986
Plays Kirsti Skrof
Gas, Inspector Palmu!
1961
Plays Liisa
Minkkiturkki
1961
Plays Tuija
Iloinen Linnanmäki
1960
Plays Kati Korpi
Naiset, jotka minulle annoit
1962
Plays Anita Salmela
Tie pimeään
1962
Plays Elina Hankio
Älä nuolase…
1962
Plays Inga
Villin Pohjolan salattu laakso
1963
Plays Mattila - School teacher
Yö vai päivä
1962
Plays Annikki
Kulkurin masurkka
1958
Plays Liisa Liljefors
Vaaksa vaaraa
1965
Plays Liisi Kortman
Scandal in the Girls' School
1960
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Le Havre
Full Filmography
Le Havre
Claire
2011
Film
The Man Without a Past
Dock Clerk
2002
Film
Juha
Shemeikka's Sister
1999
Film
Drifting Clouds
Mrs. Sjöholm
1996
Film
Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana
Hotel Receptionist
1994
Film
The Rooster and Hen Have a Sauna
Narrator (voice)
1991
Film
The Little Angel
Narrator (voice)
1989
Film
Petos
postikonttorin kassanhoitaja
1988
Film
Hamlet Goes Business
Gertrud
1987
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elina Salo still alive?
Elina Salo passed away on November 4, 2025 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Elina Salo?
Elina Salo is best known for roles in Le Havre, The Man Without a Past, The Match Factory Girl.
How many movies has Elina Salo been in?
Over a 69-year career (since 1956), Elina Salo has appeared in 37 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Elina Salo's first movie?
The career of Elina Salo began with Tyttö tuli taloon (1956).
What is Elina Salo's most recent movie or series?
Elina Salo's most recent release is Le Havre, which premiered on September 8, 2011.
What TV shows has Elina Salo appeared in?
On television, Elina Salo has appeared in Mumintrollet, Vandrande skugga.
Elina Salo
1936-03-09 · 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).Elina Salo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.