Английская Википедия:Emmi Jurkka

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Emmi Jurkka (Шаблон:Nee 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.[1]

Career

Emmi Jurkka has been described as "legendary" in the world of Finnish theatre.[1] As an actor, she was physical, sensual, expressive and immersive.[2] She performed a wide range of roles, from tragic to comic, and serious to lighthearted.[3]

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.[4][3]

In 1953, Emmi Jurkka, together with her daughter Vappu, founded a small studio theatre, Шаблон:Ill, which continues to operate to this day.[3][2]

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 Шаблон:Ill, for which she received the Best Supporting Actress Jussi Award.[5]

She is also credited with directing five short films.[5]

Honours and awards

In 1954, Jurkka received the Шаблон:Ill medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland,[6] and in 1977, Finland's premier theatre award, the Шаблон:Ill.

Personal life

Emmi Jurkka was married to fellow thespian Шаблон:Ill, and the couple had three children, Sakari, Jussi and Шаблон:Ill, each of whom also went into acting.[4]

References

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External links

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