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 |