Martta Kontula

Martta Kontula was a Finnish-American actress who is best known for Paimen, piika ja emäntä, Rasvapallo, and Rakastin sinua, Hilde.

Personal and Family Life

Martta Kontula was born on June 20, 1908, in Kymi, Finland. She was married to Fritz-Hugo Backman from 1934 until their divorce in 1947, and they had two children together.

Career

Kontula was a talented actress known primarily for her work in Finnish films. She appeared in several notable movies throughout her career, gaining recognition for her roles.

Death and Legacy

Martta Kontula passed away on September 20, 2006, in Helsinki, Finland. Her contributions to Finnish cinema have left a lasting impression and she is remembered for her significant roles in the film industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Meidän poikamme ilmassa – me maassa 1934-12-02 Kerttu
Pikku myyjätär 1933-12-03 Pikku myyjätär
Tapahtui kaukana 1950-07-14 Kerttu Laiho
Skandaali tyttökoulussa 1960-04-29 Mrs. Lahtinen
Ne 45000 1933-11-12 (uncredited)
Laitakaupungin laulu 1948-03-05 (uncredited)
Niskavuoren Aarne 1954-03-25 Saima Niskavuori
Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa 1957-01-11 (uncredited)
Vääpeli Mynkhausen 1957-05-24 Helena Visaoksa
Niskavuori taistelee 1957-11-15 Saima Niskavuori (uncredited)
Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen 1953-05-22
Kunnioittaen 1954-01-15 (uncredited)
Myöhästynyt hääyö 1960-11-18
Paimen, piika ja emäntä 1938-10-23 Ukonniemen Katri
Rakastin sinua, Hilde 1954-11-19 Hilde’s Mother
Alaston malli karkuteillä 1953-12-25 Tarjoilijatar
Säkkijärven polkka 1955-09-09 Laulunopettaja