Regina Linnanheimo was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi,” “Kulkurin valssi,” and “Kaivopuiston kaunis Regina.” She was one of the brightest stars of Finnish cinema during the golden age of the 1930s to 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Regina Linnanheimo was born Aksa Regina Elisabeth Leino on September 7, 1915, in Helsinki, Finland. She had a close-knit family involved in the entertainment industry, being the sister of actor Eino Linnanheimo and actresses Rakel Linnanheimo and Elli Ylimaa. Linnanheimo married Count Carl Robert Mörner in 1948, but their marriage ended with his death in 1952.
Career
Regina began her acting career early, working as a stand-in for her sister in the film “Jääkärin morsian” in 1931. She quickly made her mark in Finnish cinema, often portraying romantic and dramatic roles. In 1956, she transitioned to a job as a translator for the Finnish broadcasting corporation, continuing to work in the arts even after leaving film.
Death and Legacy
Regina Linnanheimo passed away on January 24, 1995, in Helsinki, Finland. Her contributions to Finnish cinema are celebrated, and her memory is honored by the Finnish National Audiovisual Institute, which named a new movie theater “Kino Regina” in her honor. Linnanheimo’s legacy as a leading actress during the golden age of Finnish film remains significant.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi | 1943-01-31 | Katariina |
| Kulkurin valssi | 1941-01-19 | Rosinka |
| Kaivopuiston kaunis Regina | 1941-04-06 | Regina Berg |
| Mieheke | 1936-12-20 | Virva Suokuma |
| Levoton veri | 1946-03-22 | Sylvi |
| Rakkauden risti | 1946-02-22 | Riitta |
| Olet mennyt minun vereeni | 1956-09-21 | Rea |
| Rikollinen nainen | 1952-02-01 | Eeva Isokari ‘Veera Puranen’ |
| VMV 6 | 1936-02-16 | Marja |
| Mustasukkaisuus | 1953-03-13 | Riitta Maras |
| Hornankoski | 1949-02-25 | Lea – Piika |
| Intohimon vallassa | 1947-02-16 | Aino |
| Linnaisten vihreä kamari | 1945-02-04 | Anna Littow |
| Lapseni on minun… | 1940-09-15 | Kaisu |
| Nuorena nukkunut | 1937-12-25 | Silja Salmelus |
| Helmikuun manifesti | 1939-02-19 | Aino Sihvola |
| Onni pyörii | 1942-04-05 | Eeva |
| Vain kaksi tuntia | 1949-04-29 | sisar Magda, ylihoitajatar |
| Sininen varjo | 1933-03-25 | Woman in the cafe |
| Kun isä tahtoo… | 1935-09-08 | Vappu Lampaanpää |
| Helsingin kuuluisin liikemies | 1934-02-18 | Maikki Mattila |
| Suotorpan tyttö | 1940-04-28 | Suotorpan Helga |
| Pikku pelimanni | 1939-11-12 | Anna |
| Yövartija vain… | 1940-12-01 | Aino Virtanen |
| Eteenpäin – elämään | 1939-01-29 | Justiina |
| Niin se on, poijaat! | 1942-12-27 | Hertta Perävalo |
| Pikku pelimannista viulun kuninkaaksi | 1949-04-01 | Anna |
| Kuollut mies vihastuu | 1944-08-13 | Maria Lichter |
| Kärlekens kors | 1946-03-08 | Rita |
| Forsfararna | 1953-01-12 | Lea |
| Herra ja ylhäisyys | 1944-01-30 | doña Camilla Maria Teresa Escajadillo |
| Taistelu Heikkilän talosta | 1936-11-01 | Anni |
| Kiusaus | 1938-03-25 | Raili |