Elina Knihtilä

Elina Knihtilä

Born 1971-06-06 (age 54) Valkeala, Finland
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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.

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Known For

Maria's Paradise
Maria's Paradise

2019

as Saga

Niko and the Way to the Stars
Niko and the Way to the Stars

2008

as Oona (voice)

Stormskerry Maja
Stormskerry Maja

2024

as Kangaskauppias

Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble
Raspberry Boat Refugee
Raspberry Boat Refugee

2014

as Teacher

The Midwife
The Midwife

2015

as Heta

Eden
Eden

2020

as Leena

Raptures
Raptures

2025

as Tyra Viola

How to Shout
How to Shout

2025

as Mette

Family Time
Family Time

2023

as Helena

The Other Side of Hope
The Other Side of Hope

2017

as Restaurant Inspector

Last Cowboy Standing
Distractions
Distractions

2015

as äiti / Ulla / St. Elined

Force of Habit
Force of Habit

2019

as Päivi

The Matriarch
The Matriarch

2007

as Roosa

Road North
Road North

2012

as Maarit

Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
Falling Angels
Falling Angels

2008

as Aila

Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes
Almost 18
Almost 18

2012

as Karri's mother