Laura Birn
ActingAbout Laura Birn
Laura Eveliina Birn (born 25 April 1981 in Helsinki) is a Finnish actress. She has tackled roles in historical dramas, lighthearted comedies, and thought-provoking art-house films with equal finesse. Her performance in the 2012 film Purge earned her a Jussi Award for Best Actress and a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress. In 2021 she began playing the role of robot Eto Demerzel in the series Foundation. Birn has also appeared in films Pearls and Pigs (2003), Promise (2005), Christmas Story (2007), Naked Harbour (2012), Heart of a Lion (2013), Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), The Ones Below (2015), Helene (2020), and The Crow (2024). Her performance in the mystery drama series Munkkivuori earned her a Golden Venla award for Best Supporting Actress in 2022. Birn completed her master's degree from Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2008. In 2024, Finnish weekly news magazine Suomen Kuvalehti wrote, sourcing publicly available tax records, that Birn is the most highly-paid Finnish actor or actress of all time.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Laura Birn reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Laura Birn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Laura Birn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Seamstress, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Laura Birn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Laura Birn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Laura Birn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blue Baby | Inka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Beloved | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Father's Day | Saimi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Täydelliset vieraat | Eeva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Crow | Marion | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Light Light Light | Mariia as an Adult | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Last Ones | Riitta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Any Day Now | Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Eden | Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Games People Play | Veronika | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kill Anneli | Kaisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Helene | Helene Schjerfbeck | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Birdcatcher | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Two Bodies on a Beach | Younger woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bayonet | Sarita | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Void | Pihla Sucksdorff | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | East of Sweden | Veera | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | 95 | Essi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Alma de Sant Pere | Susana | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Love and Fury | Inka | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Ones Below | Theresa | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Girl King | Countess Erika Erksein | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Seamstress | Hertta Kuusinen (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Distractions | Esimies lentoasemalla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Absolution | Kiia | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Armi Alive! | Leena | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Walk Among the Tombstones | Leila Alvarez | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Heart of a Lion | Sari | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | August Fools | Kaarina Suo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Must Have Been Love | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Purge | Aliide Truu (young) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Naked Harbour | Iiris | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jäät | Paula | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rally On! | Aija | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Inner Trial | Elisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | 8 Days to Premiere | Vilma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Christmas Story | Aada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rock'n Roll Never Dies | Mother at young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Kolme suudelmaa | Jaana | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Promise | Mona Moisio | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pearls and Pigs | Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Stripping | Kaupan kassa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Aita | Timpan ystävä | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Little Hearts | Sini | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Operation Napoleon: Tears of the Wolf | Maxine | Flop | Similar → |
Laura Birn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Laura Birn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laura Birn is "Seamstress" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Laura Birn acted in?
Laura Birn has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Laura Birn?
Other notable films include "Christmas Story", "Purge", and "Heart of a Lion".