Elina Knihtilä
Acting
Biography
Mari Elina Knihtilä (born June 6, 1971) is a Finnish actress. Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received two Jussi Awards; one for a supporting role in the 2008 Heikki Kujanpää film Putoavia enkeleitä and another for a leading role in the 2011 Zaida Bergroth film Hyvä poika. Some of her television work include the comic roles in Läpiveto, Vedetään hatusta and the first season of Putous. Knihtilä is cohabiting with actor Tommi Korpela. Together they have a son.
Born: June 6, 1971
Place of Birth: Valkeala, Finland
Known For
Tuulikki
Tuulikki has a problem. She is in the throes of young love, and the world outside her window is vibrant and inviting. But her mother disagrees, not wanting to let Tuulikki out of her sight. Tuulikki fights back, but nothing seems to be making a difference. Finally, the mother-daughter relationship escalates when the circumstances prove too much for both of them.
Ihmebantu
Ihmebantu is a Finnish black humor sketch show.
Ihmebantu
Ihmebantu is a Finnish black humor sketch show.
Kaikki rakastavat hevosia
Last to Break
An underdog challenges an unbeatable champion of motorcycle Grand Prix championships series in the early 70s, a time when even an amateur could win, but only by seriously risking his life on the track.
Moominvalley
Follow the life and adventures of curious, kind and idealistic Moomintroll. A typical hero in a coming-of-age story, Moomintroll tries to tackle the puzzle of growing up to his true, individualistic self while remaining a beloved part of the family.
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
Kylmäverisesti sinun (Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood) is a Finnish true crime drama television series. All episodes are based on real life cases. The show follows Helsinki central police department investigator Veli Miettinen and lawyer Mira Kataja as they tackle with personal life problems and try to keep their relationship purely professional.
Shadow Lines
During the 1950s, Helsinki was the focal point of the Cold War, as global powers and their intelligence agencies coalesced in the small neutral country that stood between the East and the West. Shadow Lines is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the independence of Finland no matter the cost.
100 Liters of Gold
Middle-aged sisters Taina and Pirkko are famous for their Finnish farmhouse ale called “sahti”. The third sister, Päivi, is getting married, and she asks her sisters if they can make 100 liters of sahti for the wedding. Unfortunately, it’s too good not to drink it. The sisters wake up in a horrible hangover and realize they have drunk it all. They have 24 hours to find 100 liters of good sahti, or they will lose all the respect.
The Bouncer
A night club bouncer gets disgusted of all the violence and repression of the weak he is seeing. He has to act to protect the victims.
Filmography
as Anne
as Mette
as Pirkko
as Tyra Viola
as Jarno's mum
as Kangaskauppias
as Pormestari Haloonen
as Helena
as Moominmamma (voice)
as Tuire
as Nainen
as Johansson
as Anneli Tiainen
as Neighbor
as Leena
as Hertta Kuusinen
as Saga
as Päivi
as Tuu-tikki (voice)
as Tingelstiina
as Paula
as Katri
as Boss
as Sirkku Parikka
as Dragonslayer's mother
as Restaurant Inspector
as Tingelstiina
as Raili
as Ritu / Pirjo / Bamse / Ellu
as Tingelstiina
as äiti / Ulla / St. Elined
as Heta
as Kissayhdistyksen puheenjohtaja
as Pirjo Peräkorva
as Elisa Paulo
as Teacher
as Karrin äiti
as Tingelstiina
as Liisa, Pekan äiti
as Oana (voice)
as Maarit
as Karri's mother
as Pankinjohtaja
as Sari Vuorensola
as Leila / Mother
as Hanna, Ruutin äiti
as Vaalimaan Vampyyri / Various
as Anu
as Tuula Helin
as Various
as Aila
as Raisa
as Oona (voice)
as BB
as Arja Irmeli Huttunen
as Sisko
as Roosa
as Sirkka
as Mailis
as Mirva
as Malla
as Anna Heiskanen
as Sanomalehden toimituspäällikkö
as Naispoliisi
as Taina Järvenpää
as Henna