Väinö Luutonen was a Finnish actor who is best known for Paimen, piika ja emäntä, Yrjänän emännän synti, and Pitkäjärveläiset. Born on April 9, 1889, in Ruovesi, Finland, he had a significant impact on Finnish cinema before his death on August 22, 1974.
Personal and Family Life
Väinö Luutonen was married twice. His first wife was Alina Halme, with whom he had one child; they remained together until her death in 1949. He later married Senja Alice Luutonen, though details about their life together are less documented.
Death and Legacy
Väinö Luutonen passed away on August 22, 1974. His contributions to Finnish cinema are remembered, especially through his notable roles in several films that reflect the cultural landscape of the time. His work continues to be appreciated in Finland and remains a part of the country’s cinematic history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Niskavuoren Heta | 1952-12-25 | Salminen |
| Pitkäjärveläiset | 1951-11-02 | Tuomas |
| Yrjänän emännän synti | 1943-10-23 | Logger |
| Pikku-Matti maailmalla | 1947-08-01 | Kustaa |
| Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta | 1950-09-22 | Jantsu (uncredited) |
| Paimen, piika ja emäntä | 1938-10-23 | Ruuhiniemen isäntä |