Marja Korhonen - Actor Profile

Marja Korhonen

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
24Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1924
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

Marja Korhonen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Marja Korhonen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Marja Korhonen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Marja Korhonen'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 Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Marja Korhonen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marja Korhonen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa (1957) movie poster
★8.5

Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa: Ilona, an orphan from the cruel Paksula family, ends up in Helsinki at a children's home for immigrants and from there b

Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa

1957•Drama
★8.0
Kultainen vasikka (1961) movie poster
★8.0

Kultainen vasikka: Finnish period comedy set to the times of WW I. Based on a play by Maria Jotuni.

Kultainen vasikka

1961•Drama
★6.5
Pikkupojat (1986) movie poster
★6.5

Pikkupojat: OK, imagine four men in their 40s and 50s. You there? OK, now imagine them wearing suits and playing on a sandbox as cha

Pikkupojat

1986•Comedy
★6.2
Tie pimeään (1962) movie poster
★6.2

Tie pimeään: Klaus Grahn is a young student frustrated with his life. In an attempt to break free from his unfulfilling life he tries

Tie pimeään

1962•Drama
★5.8
Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986) movie poster
★5.8

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle: Uuno's father-in-law councillor Tuura moves to the country with his wife and daughter Elisabeth. Uuno joins them when it

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle

1986•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Marja Korhonen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Sutki Mummi Flop Similar →
1992 Uuno Turhapuro Suomen Tasavallan Herra Presidentti Opettajan rouva Flop Similar →
1986 Pikkupojat Lihakaupan myyjä Hit Similar →
1986 Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Opettajan rouva Average Similar →
1977 Aika hyvä ihmiseksi Rakel Flop Similar →
1977 Häpy endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon Kansakoulunopettajan rouva Flop Similar →
1971 Kahdeksas veljes managing director Riivatsalo's secretary Flop Similar →
1968 Vain neljä kertaa Pirkon vuokraemäntä Flop Similar →
1967 A Worker's Diary Ritvan päällikkö Average Similar →
1963 Turkasen tenava! (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1963 Jengi Mrs. Kinnunen Flop Similar →
1962 Tie pimeään Klaus's Mother Average Similar →
1961 Kertokaa se hänelle… - Flop Similar →
1961 Kultainen vasikka Katariina Ahlroos Super Hit Similar →
1961 Olin nahjuksen vaimo Eva Helske Flop Similar →
1960 Isaskar Keturin ihmeelliset seikkailut (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1960 Oho, sanoi Eemeli Marjatta's Mother Flop Similar →
1959 Vatsa sisään, rinta ulos! Järvi Flop Similar →
1958 Autuas eversti Agneta Flop Similar →
1958 Murheenkryynin poika Sylvi Rantala Flop Similar →
1957 Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1951 Rovaniemen markkinoilla Kaunis Sylvi Flop Similar →
1951 Sadan miekan mies - Flop Similar →
1948 Ruusu ja kulkuri Aurora Hanneborg Flop Similar →

Marja Korhonen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marja Korhonen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marja Korhonen is "Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Marja Korhonen acted in?

Marja Korhonen has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marja Korhonen?

Other notable films include "Kultainen vasikka", "Pikkupojat", and "Tie pimeään".

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