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Emmi Jurkka
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Emmi Jurkka

Finnish actress, director and theatre manager

Emmi Jurkka (née originally Bergström, later Tuomi; 21 April 1899 — 17 October 1990) was a Finnish actor and theatre manager, with a career in stage, film and TV spanning over 60 years.2

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Born Apr 21, 1899, died Oct 17, 1990.1

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Career

Occupation: theatre manager, theatre director, film director, actor.4

Emmi Jurkka has been described as "legendary" in the world of Finnish theatre. As an actor, she was physical, sensual, expressive and immersive. She performed a wide range of roles, from tragic to comic, and serious to lighthearted.

Stage

During her career, Jurkka was attached to several Finnish theatres, including Turku City Theatre, Tampere Theatre Helsinki City Theatre and the Finnish National Theatre.

In 1953, Emmi Jurkka, together with her daughter Vappu, founded a small studio theatre, Teatteri Jurkka, which continues to operate to this day.

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Film

Jurkka appeared in over 40 films, mainly in the 1940s and 50s. Among her more notable roles was as Hilda Husso in the 1954 Kun on tunteet, for which she received the Best Supporting Actress Jussi Award.

She is also credited with directing five short films.

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Personal life

  • BornApr 21, 1899, Helsinki5
  • DiedOct 17, 1990, Helsinki6
  • CitizenshipFinland7
  • SpouseEino Jurkka 1922 to 19318

Emmi Jurkka was married to fellow thespian Eino Jurkka, and the couple had three children, Sakari, Jussi and Vappu Jurkka, each of whom also went into acting.

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Awards

  • 1954Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland9

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