Eija Hiltunen was an American actress born on April 9, 1912, in Helsinki, Finland. She is best known for her roles in VMV 6, Vain laulajapoikia, and Suviyön salaisuus. Hiltunen passed away on September 25, 1978, in her hometown of Helsinki.
Personal and Family Life
Eija Hiltunen’s birth name was Eija Mailis Gustafsson. She was married to Kaarlo Hiltunen, although the details about her family life are not widely documented. Hiltunen’s personal life remained relatively private, focusing largely on her acting career.
Career
Eija Hiltunen had a successful career as both an actress and director. She appeared in numerous films during her lifetime, gaining recognition for her performances, particularly in Finnish cinema. Her work included various uncredited roles, demonstrating her strong presence in the industry despite often not receiving the spotlight.
Death and Legacy
Eija Hiltunen passed away on September 25, 1978, in Helsinki, Finland. Her contributions to Finnish cinema remain significant, as she played a vital role in the development of film in her country. Hiltunen is remembered for her talent and the mark she left on the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kaikki rakastavat | 1935-11-24 | Woman in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| VMV 6 | 1936-02-16 | Woman at Dances (uncredited) |
| Kaikenlaisia vieraita | 1936-09-27 | Edla |
| Opettajatar seikkailee | 1960-10-28 | Hiltunen (uncredited) |
| Puck | 1942-11-01 | Saara (uncredited) |
| Roinilan talossa | 1935-09-29 | Kaisa (uncredited) |
| Suomisen Ollin tempaus | 1942-11-29 | (uncredited) |
| Rantasuon raatajat | 1942-12-25 | (uncredited) |
| Niin se on, poijaat! | 1942-12-27 | (uncredited) |
| Syntipukki | 1935-04-07 | (uncredited) |
| Onnenpotku | 1936-03-22 | (uncredited) |
| Hevoshuijari | 1943-08-15 | (uncredited) |
| Synnitön lankeemus | 1943-11-21 | (uncredited) |
| Suomisen taiteilijat | 1943-12-25 | |
| Eteenpäin – elämään | 1939-01-29 | (uncredited) |
| Yövartija vain… | 1940-12-01 | (uncredited) |
| Oi, kallis Suomenmaa | 1940-12-22 | (uncredited) |
| Poikamies-pappa | 1941-09-28 | (uncredited) |
| Vain laulajapoikia | 1951-02-23 | (uncredited) |
| Minkkiturkki | 1961-02-03 | (uncredited) |
| Älä nuolase… | 1962-02-09 | Mrs. Huhta (uncredited) |
| Juurakon Hulda | 1937-10-17 | (uncredited) |
| Se alkoi omenasta | 1962-04-20 | Pääjohtajan vaimo |
| Poikamiesten holhokki | 1938-08-28 | (uncredited) |
| Anu ja Mikko | 1940-10-06 | (uncredited) |