Elina Knihtilä
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Mari Elina Knihtilä (born June 6, 1971) is a Finnish actress. Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received two Jussi Awards; one for a supporting role in the 2008 Heikki Kujanpää film Putoavia enkeleitä and another for a leading role in the 2011 Zaida Bergroth film Hyvä poika. Some of her television work include the comic roles in Läpiveto, Vedetään hatusta and the first season of Putous. Knihtilä is cohabiting with actor Tommi Korpela. Together they have a son.
Known for
Credits
Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008)
as Oona (voice)
The Other Side of Hope (2017)
as Restaurant Inspector
Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble (2012)
as Oana (voice)
Raptures (2025)
as Tyra Viola
How to Shout (2025)
as Mette
Doctor Johansson (2021)
as Johansson
The Good Son (2011)
as Leila / Mother
The Bouncer (2020)
as Neighbor
Stormskerry Maja (2024)
as Kangaskauppias
Risto (2011)
as Pankinjohtaja
Jäät (2010)
as Osastonhoitaja
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
as Mirva
Family Time (2023)
as Helena
Viisasten kivi (1996)
as Henna
100 Liters of Gold (2025)
as Pirkko
Rumble (2002)
as Naispoliisi
Road North (2012)
as Maarit
Jäänmurtaja (1997)
Actor
The House of Branching Love (2009)
as Tuula Helin
Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes (2024)
as Pormestari Haloonen
The Matriarch (2007)
as Roosa
Rotten (—)
Actor
Death Is a Problem for the Living (2023)
as Ulla
The Midwife (2015)
as Heta
Tuulikki (2022)
as Tuire
Yösydän (1993)
Actor
Waste Land (2016)
Actor
Happier Times, Grump (2018)
as Katri
A Mate (2008)
as Raisa
Role (2014)
as Elina Knihtilä
Play Rape (2019)
Actor
Producing Adults (2004)
as Anna Heiskanen
V2: Dead Angel (2007)
as Sirkka
The Democracy of the Spineless (2017)
as Prime Minister
Flying Finns (2012)
Actor
Cleaning Woman (2018)
as Paula
The Lake (2006)
as Mailis
The Log (2016)
as Raili
Force of Habit (2019)
as Päivi
Jill and Joy's Winter (2015)
as Tingelstiina
Maria's Paradise (2019)
as Saga
Raspberry Boat Refugee (2014)
as Teacher
Christmas Comes to Moominvalley (2022)
as Moominmamma (voice)
Above Dark Waters (2013)
as Liisa, Pekan äiti
Falling Angels (2008)
as Aila
Distractions (2015)
as äiti / Ulla / St. Elined
Eden (2020)
as Leena
Last Cowboy Standing (2009)
as Anu
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger (2017)
as Tingelstiina
Jill and Joy (2014)
as Tingelstiina
I (2022)
as Nainen
Almost 18 (2012)
as Karri's mother
Lovemilla (2015)
as Pirjo Peräkorva
The Swedish Moment (2014)
as Elisa Paulo
8 Days to Premiere (2008)
as BB
Tervashampoota (2001)
as Woman (voice)
200 litraa sahtia (—)
as Pirkko
Stripping (2002)
as Sanomalehden toimituspäällikkö
Jill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock (2018)
as Tingelstiina
Enkeli tulessa (2004)
as Malla
The Night Thief (2018)
as Boss