Laura Birn

For the American actress, see Laura Bryan Birn.

Laura Birn
Laura Birn at the 2013 Jussi Awards.
Born (1981-04-25) 25 April 1981 (age 43)
Helsinki, Finland
Years active2001–present
Children2
AwardsBest Actress, 2013, Jussi Awards
Tähti 2019, Red Carpet Film Festival

Laura Eveliina Birn (born 25 April 1981)[1] is a Finnish film and TV actress.

Early life and education

Birn was born in Helsinki, Finland. She completed her master's degree from Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2008.[1]

Career

She is most famous for her appearances in the 2003 film Helmiä ja sikoja alongside Mikko Leppilampi and most notably in her role in the 2005 film Lupaus. She has tackled roles in historical dramas, lighthearted comedies, and thought-provoking art-house films with equal finesse.[2]

In the United States, she is best known for her supporting role in the Finnish film Joulutarina (English title: Christmas Story) and A Walk Among the Tombstones.

Her performance in the 2012 film Purge earned her a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress.[3] In 2021 she began playing the role of robot Eto Demerzel in the series Foundation. The second season was released in 2023.[4][5] Filming of the third season is almost ready in May 2024.[6]

In 2024, Finnish weekly news magazine Suomen Kuvalehti wrote, sourcing publicly available tax records, that Birn is the most highly-paid Finnish actor or actress of all time.[7]

Personal life

In addition to her native Finnish, Birn also speaks or understands English, Swedish,[8] Portuguese and Spanish.[9]

Laura Birn is married and has two children.[10][6]

Filmography

On Television:

References

  1. ^ a b Kirssi, Elina (16 January 2020). "Ystävykset Laura Birn ja Krista Kosonen - Myötäelo kantaa läpi vaikeiden elämänvaiheiden: "Pettymykset on helpompi kestää, kun voi soittaa ja toinen tietää, miltä tuntuu"". Seura.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. ^ Ali, Uh (4 January 2024). "Laura Birn Age, Height, Networth, Affairs, Spouse, Family, Religion Bio & More". Unfold Everyone. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Satellite Award noms run the gamut from 'Silver Linings Playbook' to 'Skyfall'". Hitfix. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Lee Pace Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Naked Fight Scene in 'Foundation'". GQ. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  5. ^ Poniewozik, James (24 September 2021). "Review: The Math of 'Foundation' Doesn't Add Up". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  6. ^ a b Kinnunen, Kalle (31 May 2024). "Miten Hollywoodiin pääsee, Laura Birn?". Suomen Kuvalehti. Vol. 108, no. 22. pp. 46–49.
  7. ^ Kinnunen, Kalle (30 May 2024). "Miten Hollywoodiin pääsee, Laura Birn?". Suomen Kuvalehti. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Laura Birn: 'It took me a few years to get the courage to be an actress'". Cafébabel. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2022. Swedish is lovely. I learnt it at school, though I understand it better than I can speak it.
  9. ^ "Laura Birn". Actors in Scandinavia.
  10. ^ "Kansainvälisellä uralla loistava pienen lapsen äiti Laura Birn: "Minun ei ole tarvinnut valita työn ja perheen välillä"". Anna Magazine, Finland. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  11. ^ Ide, Wendy (24 November 2020). "'The Last Ones': Tallinn Review". Screen. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  12. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (7 September 2023). "'The Crow' Reboot With Bill Skarsgård & FKA Twigs Flies To Lionsgate In Eight-Figure Domestic Deal — Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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