Elina Salo
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Elina Salo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Elina Salo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elina Salo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elina Salo's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of Elina Salo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elina Salo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elina Salo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elina Salo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Le Havre | Claire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Man Without a Past | Dock Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Juha | Shemeikka's Sister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Drifting Clouds | Mrs. Sjöholm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana | Hotel Receptionist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Nitro League | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rooster and Hen Have a Sauna | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Match Factory Girl | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Little Angel | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Petos | postikonttorin kassanhoitaja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hamlet Goes Business | Gertrud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nonstop | Mother (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Snow Queen | Pohjoisen velho | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Linna | Mizzi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tove and the Sea | Self / Reader (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Farewell | Fräulein, kotiopettajatar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eight Mirrors | Aiti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Pedon merkki | Sairaanhoitaja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | I Have a Tiger | Äänet (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Poet and Muse | L. Onerva | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | A Stranger Came by Train | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Gamen | Sjuksköterska / Leonardo da Vinci (ung) / Salai / Rafael / m.fl. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kreivi | Toini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Harry Munter | Lonely woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pockpicket - Recollections of a Helsinki Bourgeois Youth | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Worker's Diary | Ritva Margaret Vehoniemi, o.s. Mattila | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Vaaksa vaaraa | Liisa Liljefors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Villin Pohjolan salattu laakso | Inga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tie pimeään | Anita Salmela | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Yö vai päivä | Mattila - School teacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Naiset, jotka minulle annoit | Kati Korpi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Älä nuolase… | Elina Hankio | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Kultainen vasikka | Lahja Ahlroos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gas, Inspector Palmu! | Kirsti Skrof | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Minkkiturkki | Liisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tähtisumua | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Iloinen Linnanmäki | Tuija | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inspector Palmu's Error | Airi Rykämö | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Scandal in the Girls' School | Liisi Kortman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Justus järjestää kaiken | Bella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen | Laura Sorri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Patarouva | Kastehelmi Seppälä, patarouva | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sotapojan heilat | Sirkka Kolehmainen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Kulkurin masurkka | Annikki | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Herra sotaministeri | Leena Autio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Rintamalotta | Soilikki | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tyttö tuli taloon | Lulu | Flop | Similar → |
Elina Salo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elina Salo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elina Salo is "Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Elina Salo acted in?
Elina Salo has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elina Salo?
Other notable films include "Kultainen vasikka", "Drifting Clouds", and "The Match Factory Girl".