About Saara Ranin
Lived 1898 – 1992 (aged 94). Saara Ranin was a Finnish film director and actor.
Saara Vilhelmiina Ranin (originally Muinonen; 3 March 1898 in Hamina – 3 March 1992) was a Finnish actress and director. She made a long career in various Finnish theatres while also appearing in several films. Saara Ranin was married to Helge Ranin, and actor Matti Ranin was their son.
As a film actress, Ranin is best remembered as Amalia Rygseck in the Matti Kassila film Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960). Her final film appearance also came in a Kassila film, Natalia (1979). Saara Ranin died in 1992 on her 94th birthday after a short illness.
Selected filmography
Ei auta itku markkinoilla (1927) Sinut minä tahdon (1949) Hilman päivät (1954) Pastori Jussilainen (1955) Island Girl (1953) Minä ja mieheni morsian (1955) Virtaset ja Lahtiset (1959) Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960) Pikku Pietarin piha (1961)
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Who was Saara Ranin?
Finnish actress (1898-1992)
When was Saara Ranin born?
Saara Ranin was born on 3 March 1898 in Hamina.
When did Saara Ranin die?
Saara Ranin died on 3 March 1992 in Helsinki.
What was Saara Ranin's occupation?
Saara Ranin was a film director and actor.
What nationality was Saara Ranin?
Saara Ranin was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saara Ranin. https://biography.guide/saara-ranin/
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