Taina Elg
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Taina Elg (born 9 March 1930, Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish-American actress and dancer. She has appeared on stage, film and television. She was born in Helsinki, but later raised in Turku by her parents, Helena Dobroumova (of Russian descent) and Åke Elg, a pianist. In 1957 she won the Golden Globe for the Foreign Newcomer Award - Female. She won another Golden Globe in 1958 for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for her performance in Les Girls, tying with her co-star Kay Kendall. In 1958 she was nominated for a Golden Laurel as Top New Female Personality. In 1975 she was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez in Where's Charley?. She appeared in the original Broadway production of Nine as Guido Contini's mother. From 1980-1981 she played Nicole Bonard/Olympia Buchanan, wife to Asa Buchanan, on ABC's soap opera One Life to Live. Description above from the Wikipedia article Taina Elg, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Taina Elg reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Taina Elg'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Taina Elg remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gaby, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Taina Elg Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Taina Elg's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Taina Elg.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jackpot | Mrs. Skogstedt | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour | Self - On Camera Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Female Professor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Don't Drink the Water | Anna Gruber | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Liebestraum | Old Mother Ralston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | From 'Les Girls' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Great Wallendas | Helen Wallenda | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hercules in New York | Nemesis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Bacchantes | Dirce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mission of Danger | Audrey Bonay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Watusi | Erica Neuler | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The 39 Steps | Miss Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Imitation General | Simone | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Les Girls | Angèle Ducros | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Gaby | Elsa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Diane | Alys | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Elissa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Suomisen perhe | Child at Olli's Party (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Taina Elg - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Taina Elg?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Taina Elg is "Gaby" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Taina Elg acted in?
Taina Elg has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Taina Elg?
Other notable films include "That's Dancing!", "The Mirror Has Two Faces", and "Les Girls".