Sirkka Sipilä was an American actress who is best known for Onnellinen ministeri, Sisulla ja sydämellä, and Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi. She was born on May 1, 1920 in Jurva, Finland and passed away on December 29, 1964 in Imatra, Finland.
Personal and Family Life
Sirkka Sipilä was born into a family in Finland where she grew up with an interest in performing arts. Throughout her life, details about her personal relationships remain sparse, but her career as an actress was her primary focus until her untimely death.
Career
Sipilä’s acting career included notable roles in Finnish films during the early 20th century. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as Onnellinen ministeri and Sisulla ja sydämellä, earning her a place in Finnish cinematic history. Her dedication to her craft is evident in her diverse roles spanning several years.
Death and Legacy
Sirkka Sipilä died on December 29, 1964, at the age of 44. Despite her relatively short life, she left behind a legacy in Finnish film and is remembered for her contributions to the industry. Her work continues to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers in Finland.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Onnellinen ministeri | 1941-12-21 | Irma |
| Suomisen perhe | 1941-03-02 | Elina Suominen |
| Puck | 1942-11-01 | Pirkko Petäjä |
| Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi | 1943-01-31 | Ingeborg Liliecrona |
| Gabriel, tule takaisin | 1951-01-26 | Salesgirl |
| Matkalla seikkailuun | 1945-09-02 | Inkeri Korte |
| Aatamin puvussa – ja vähän Eevankin… | 1940-08-18 | Alli |
| Jos oisi valtaa… | 1941-02-23 | Aune Irvas |
| Perheen musta lammas | 1941-02-02 | Raili Wirma / Risto Salonen / Tytti Salonen |
| Takki ja liivit pois! | 1939-04-30 | Ilona Vartio |
| Poikamies-pappa | 1941-09-28 | Marja Terä |
| Sisulla ja sydämellä | 1947-01-23 | Laila |
| Köyhä laulaja | 1950-04-28 | Irma Ranta |
| Keittiökavaljeerit | 1948-09-17 | |
| Kilroy sen teki | 1948-03-12 | Inkeri |
| Avioliittoyhtiö | 1942-08-09 | Brita von Löwen |
| Suomisen Ollin tempaus | 1942-11-29 | Elina Suominen |
| Syyllisiäkö? | 1938-09-25 | (uncredited) |
| Nummisuutarit | 1938-12-25 | (uncredited) |
| Halveksittu | 1939-03-19 | (uncredited) |
| Kyläraittien kuningas | 1945-11-03 | Eliina |