About Ernest Paananen
Lived 1879 – 1951 (aged 71). Ernest Paananen was a Finnish singer and violinist.
Ernest Paananen (December 26, 1879 – January 12, 1951 ) was a Finnish American violinist, singer, and songwriter.
Paananen was born in Pihtipudas, and was married to the American musician Fanny Bay. His daughter, the actress and dancer Tuulikki Paananen, starred in several films. The family moved to the US in 1919. Paananen was mostly active as a violinist in Ohio, where he was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra for ten years. As a singer and violinist, Paananen made 17 recordings with Antti Kosola's orchestra in New York City between 1929 and 1930. His most notable record was Muistatko vielä illan sen, for which he wrote the lyrics. He died in New York City.
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Who was Ernest Paananen?
musical artist
When was Ernest Paananen born?
Ernest Paananen was born on 26 December 1879 in Pihtipudas.
When did Ernest Paananen die?
Ernest Paananen died on 12 January 1951 in New York City.
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Ernest Paananen was a singer and violinist.
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Ernest Paananen was Finnish.
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