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.
Laura Birn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Laura Birn reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Laura Birn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 13% of Laura Birn'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 Seamstress, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Laura Birn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Laura Birn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Laura Birn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blue Baby | Inka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Beloved | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Father's Day | Saimi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Strive | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Forest You Live In | Sister | 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 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Laura Birn?
Other notable films include "Christmas Story", "Purge", and "Light Light Light".