Helmi Lydia Lindelöf (née Helenius; 1884–1966) was a leading Finnish actress of the first half of the 20th century.[2]
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 |
Career
editLindelöf'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]
Awards and recognition
editIn 1946, Lindelöf was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland upon her retirement.[5]
Personal life
editHelmi Helenius was born to the middle-class family of Enok and Ida (née Oxén) Helenius, later Heinilä.[3]
In 1906, she married the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra's concertmaster Carl Lindelöf; the couple had three children.[3][1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Lindelöf, Helmi". Uppslagsverket.fi (in Swedish). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Lindelöf, Helmi (1884-1966)". Kansallisbiografia.fi (in Finnish). National Biography of Finland. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Kuka Kukin On (Who's Who) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. 1954. p. 482. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Helmi Lindelöf" (in Finnish). FINNA (National Audiovisual Institute of Finland). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Suomen Leijonan Pro Finlandia -mitalin saajat". Ritarikunnat.fi (in Finnish). The Orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Lion of Finland. Retrieved 31 August 2024.