Helmi Lindelöf
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Helmi Lindelöf | |
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.jpg) Lindelöf, c. 1910s | |
| Born | Helmi Lydia Helenius 25 October 1884[1] |
| Died | 10 September 1966 (aged 81)[1] Helsinki, Finland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1901–1946 |
| Employer | Finnish National Theatre |
| Awards | Pro Finlandia |
Helmi Lydia Lindelöf (née Helenius; 1884–1966) was a leading Finnish actress of the first half of the 20th century.[2]
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.[2][1]
Lindelöf was regarded as a versatile actor, with a repertoire ranging from classical roles to more modern character acting as well as comedy.[1] She received both critical and popular acclaim for her meticulously prepared acting, regardless of whether she was playing a lead or supporting role.[2]
She made study trips to Germany and France before WW I, and to France and Italy after the war.[3]
Although mostly remembered as a stage actor, Lindelöf also performed in five films between the World Wars.[4]