About Helmi Lindelöf
Lived 1884 – 1966 (aged 81). Helmi Lindelöf was a Finnish and Russian actor.
Career Lindelöf's debut performance (under her maiden name Helenius) came in 1901 at the age of 17, and already the following year she was attached to the Finnish National Theatre, where she remained for the next 45 years.
Lindelöf was regarded as a versatile actor, with a repertoire ranging from classical roles to more modern character acting as well as comedy.
Awards and recognition In 1946, Lindelöf was awarded the medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland upon her retirement.
Personal life Helmi Helenius was born to the middle-class family of Enok and Ida ( Oxén) Helenius, later Heinilä.
In 1906, she married the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra's concertmaster ; the couple had three children.
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Who was Helmi Lindelöf?
Finnish actress (1884–1966)
When was Helmi Lindelöf born?
Helmi Lindelöf was born on 25 October 1884 in Helsinki.
When did Helmi Lindelöf die?
Helmi Lindelöf died on 10 September 1966 in Helsinki.
What was Helmi Lindelöf's occupation?
Helmi Lindelöf was an actor.
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Helmi Lindelöf was Finnish and Russian.
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