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Reino Tolvanen was born 31st July 1920 in Viipuri as son of city gardener. He did follow his father's steps and studied botany and graduated as research agronomist. Tolvanen was also an amateur actor and as fluent speaker of Karelian dialect he was chosen to play Rokka in Edvin Laine's The Unknown Soldier (1955). This was his only major film role and to seek employment in his actual profession, in 1959 he migrated to Australia. His three sons with his wife Kaija were all born in Australia. As he was still having trouble to find work in his own field also in Australia, in 1970 he and his family moved to South Africa, where Reino Tolvanen had found a vacancy in Pretoria at Ministry of Agriculture. Monday November 18th 1974 he got brain hemorrhage at home and he was transported to a hospital. in Thursday 21st November he then got another massive stroke, that proved to be lethal. He was buried to the family grave in Lappeenranta, Finland.

Santeri Karilo was born on 26 September 1908 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Evakko (1956), Tukkijoella (1937) and VMV 6 (1936). He was married to Helmi Cecilia Kari. He died on 8 September 1959 in Helsinki, Finland.

Casper Wrede was born on 8 February 1929 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a director and producer, known for Private Potter (1963), One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1970) and ITV Play of the Week (1955). He was married to Dilys Hamlett. He died on 28 September 1998 in Helsinki, Finland.

Paavo Pentikäinen was born on 27 September 1938 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Lyrics and Lace (1992), Musta hurmio (1984) and Presidentit (2005). He died on 21 January 2013 in Finland.

Juhani Kumpulainen was born on 31 July 1925 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Juomalasi (1960), Uuno Turhapuro (1973) and Kello pysähtyi (1962). He was married to Mirjam Himberg. He died on 12 November 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.

Hilkka Helinä was born on 12 November 1916 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Niskavuoren naiset (1958), Louisa (1946) and Kuka on syyllinen? (1961). She was married to Kaarlo Halttunen. She died on 16 May 1973.

By 1939, Heimo Haitto was, at 14, already well-known as a violinist throughout his native Finland and Europe. The Russo-Finnish war threw family life into disarray. Heimo's father decided to send his prodigy son to the States together with the boy's music teacher, Boris Sirpo who took him to safety in America and settled in Los Angeles. Heimo's 2 brothers and 1 sister remained in Finland.

Haitto furthered his violin studies with noted teacher Peter Meremblum, and he appeared in the movie "There's Magic in Music," his only American film appearance. When he turned 18, he served in the Army. Shortly after the war, he resettled in Los Angeles, obtained his citizenship, married cellist Beverly Le Beck, and became a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He was in great demand for concert appearances. Life looked promising.

Unfortunately, the unbuttoned, easygoing Haitto couldn't stay out of trouble. He had what many would call a Bohemian lifestyle, always living for the moment without regard for the future. While not an alcoholic, he did enjoy drinking and partying, probably more so than was wise. His marriage to LeBeck ended in divorce. Frequent absences and other problems led to his dismissal from the L.A. Philharmonic. He concertized in the 1950s and was conductor of the Capital Symphony in Salem Oregon. Heimo Haitto returned to Finland shortly in the mid 60's and married Finnish actress Marja-Liisa Nisula and returned to concertizing in the United States and Europe. Haitto returned later again to Finland, where he served as an instructor at the Lahti Conservatory. He was technical consultant for a 1986 Finnish movie "Da Capo", which was based upon his life.

Haitto died in 1999 at age 74.

Bertha Lindberg was born on 10 November 1882 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Stolen Death (1938). She died on 31 January 1970.

Martti Kuningas was born on 19 February 1933 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Nummisuutarit (1957), Herra Huu - jestapa jepulis - penikat sipuliks (1973) and Oman onnensa seppä (1978). He was married to Leni Katajakoski. He died on 7 April 1980 in Loviisa, Finland.

Ossi Ahlapuro was born on 18 July 1939 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Raid (2000), Naistentanssit (1976) and Käyntikorttini... (1964). He was married to Ritva-Liisa Ahlapuro. He died on 29 January 2023 in Helsinki, Finland.

Yrjö Pavloff was born on 22 September 1919 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for 2 hauskaa vekkulia (1953), Natalia (1979) and Doverie (1976). He died on 4 November 2005 in Espoo, Finland.

Vappu Jurkka was born on 8 November 1927 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Lakeuden kutsu (2000), Tulennielijä (1998) and Soittorasia (1974). She died on 12 April 2012 in Helsinki, Finland.

Verna Piponius was born on 9 April 1894 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress and director, known for Vihtori ja Klaara (1939), Hormoonit valloillaan (1948) and Kulkurin valssi (1941). She died on 25 May 1974 in Helsinki, Finland.

Maunu Kurkvaara was born on 18 July 1926 in Viipuri, Finland. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Rakas... (1961), Yksityisalue (1962) and 4 x 4 (1965). He was married to Sinikka Hannula. He died on 31 December 2023 in Helsinki, Finland.

Lauri Törni was born on 28 May 1919 in Viipuri, Finland. He died on 18 October 1965 in Vietnam.

Helinä Viitanen was born on 20 September 1923 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seitsemän veljestä (1989), Metsolat (1993) and Jäähyväiset lasihevoselle (1985). She was married to Ahti Haljala. She died in December 2013 in Tampere, Finland.

Heimo Lepistö was born on 10 January 1908 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Ryysyrannan Jooseppi (1955), Kihlaus (1955) and Lentävä kalakukko (1953). He was married to Eva Eveli. He died on 12 September 1975 in Helsinki, Finland.

Rauni Ranta was born on 4 December 1928 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Pojat (1962), Meiltähän tämä käy (1973) and Jussi Pussi (1970). She was married to Kauko Helovirta. She died on 29 January 2019 in Helsinki, Finland.

Saara Pakkasvirta was born on 23 July 1938 in Viipuri, Finland. She is an actress, known for Ladies of Steel (2020), Teatterituokio (1962) and Mummoni ja Mannerheim (1971). She was previously married to Juhani Koskinen and Jaakko Pakkasvirta.

Elna Hellman was born on 13 July 1896 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Laitakaupungin laulu (1948), Kaikki rakastavat (1935) and Laulava sydän (1948). She was married to Lauri Ensio Hellman. She died on 6 May 1981 in Tampere, Finland.

Elis Sella was born on 25 September 1930 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Presidentti (1982), Oi nuoruus (1963) and Soittorasia (1974). He was married to Seela Sella. He died on 8 December 1992 in Helsinki, Finland.

Kaarlo Wilska was born on 31 January 1910 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Huivi (1962), SF-paraati (1940) and Rion yö (1951). He was married to Maininki Sippola. He died on 15 November 1981.

Tauno Majuri was born on 31 October 1907 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor and production manager, known for Vihtori ja Klaara (1939), Tositarkoituksella (1943) and Kuningas kulkureitten (1953). He was married to Elma Eklund and Kaisu Leppänen. He died on 17 October 1980 in Helsinki, Finland.

Jorma Pulkkinen was born on 2 December 1939 in Viipuri, Finland. He is an actor, known for Jäniksen vuosi (1977), Yhden miehen sota (1973) and Bensaa suonissa (1970).

Eila Rinne was born on 18 June 1920 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seitsemän veljestä (1989), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968) and Jossain on railo (1949). She was married to Kalevi Kahra and Ensio Teikko. She died on 19 January 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.