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
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The Other Side of Hope (2017)
as Restaurant Inspector
Raptures (2025)
as Tyra Viola
Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008)
as Oona (voice)
Road North (2012)
as Maarit
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
as Mirva
Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble (2012)
as Oana (voice)
Stormskerry Maja (2024)
as Kangaskauppias
Jäät (2010)
as Osastonhoitaja
The Matriarch (2007)
as Roosa
The Bouncer (2020)
as Neighbor
Jill and Joy's Winter (2015)
as Tingelstiina
Family Time (2023)
as Helena
Jäänmurtaja (1997)
Actor
Producing Adults (2004)
as Anna Heiskanen
The House of Branching Love (2009)
as Tuula Helin
Yösydän (1993)
Actor
How to Shout (2025)
as Mette
Rumble (2002)
as Naispoliisi
The Good Son (2011)
as Leila / Mother
Viisasten kivi (1996)
as Henna
V2: Dead Angel (2007)
as Sirkka
The Lake (2006)
as Mailis
Happier Times, Grump (2018)
as Katri
Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes (2024)
as Pormestari Haloonen
Waste Land (2016)
Actor
100 Liters of Gold (2025)
as Pirkko
Risto (2011)
as Pankinjohtaja
Above Dark Waters (2013)
as Liisa, Pekan äiti
The Democracy of the Spineless (2017)
as Prime Minister
Doctor Johansson (2021)
as Johansson
Play Rape (2019)
Actor
The Midwife (2015)
as Heta
Death Is a Problem for the Living (2023)
as Ulla
The Log (2016)
as Raili
Maria's Paradise (2019)
as Saga
I (2022)
as Nainen
A Mate (2008)
as Raisa
Lovemilla (2015)
as Pirjo Peräkorva
Role (2014)
as Elina Knihtilä
Eden (2020)
as Leena
Christmas Comes to Moominvalley (2022)
as Moominmamma (voice)
Force of Habit (2019)
as Päivi
Tervashampoota (2001)
as Woman (voice)
Tuulikki (2022)
as Tuire
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger (2017)
as Tingelstiina
Flying Finns (2012)
Actor
Rotten (—)
Actor
Raspberry Boat Refugee (2014)
as Teacher
Cleaning Woman (2018)
as Paula
Jill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock (2018)
as Tingelstiina
Jill and Joy (2014)
as Tingelstiina
Last Cowboy Standing (2009)
as Anu
8 Days to Premiere (2008)
as BB
Falling Angels (2008)
as Aila
Distractions (2015)
as äiti / Ulla / St. Elined
Almost 18 (2012)
as Karri's mother
200 Liters of Gold (—)
as Pirkko
Stripping (2002)
as Sanomalehden toimituspäällikkö
Enkeli tulessa (2004)
as Malla
The Swedish Moment (2014)
as Elisa Paulo
The Night Thief (2018)
as Boss