About Sylvi Salonen
Lived 1920 – 2003 (aged 83). Sylvi Salonen was a Finnish actor.
Sylvi Inkeri Salonen (1 March 1920 – 23 December 2003) was a Finnish actress. Most of her career, 1949−1985, she worked for Tampereen Työväen Teatteri while also appearing on television and in films. The term "diva" was often attached to her name.
During her final years, Salonen arranged a statue of a black panther to be placed on her grave.
On television
Heikki ja Kaija (1961−1971) Tankki täyteen (1978−1980) Nitroliiga (1993) Tuliportaat (1998)
In films
Tavaratalo Lapatossu & Vinski (1940) SF-Paraati (1940) Opri (1954) Elokuu (1956) Kuuma kissa? (1968) Kun Hunttalan Matti Suomen osti (1984) The Big Freeze (1993)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sylvi Salonen?
Finnish actress (1920–2003)
When was Sylvi Salonen born?
Sylvi Salonen was born on 1 March 1920 in Ulvila.
When did Sylvi Salonen die?
Sylvi Salonen died on 23 December 2003 in Tampere.
What was Sylvi Salonen's occupation?
Sylvi Salonen was an actor.
What nationality was Sylvi Salonen?
Sylvi Salonen was Finnish.
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