Asta Elisabeth Backman née Inberg (4 February 1917 in

Vaasa Vaasa (; sv, Vasa, , Sweden ), in the years 1855–1917 as Nikolainkaupunki ( sv, Nikolajstad; literally meaning "city of Nicholas),

– 18 February 2010 in

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) was a Finnish film,

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who appeared in more than 80 works.

Early life

She was born Agda Elisabeth Inberg in

Vaasa Vaasa (; sv, Vasa, , Sweden ), in the years 1855–1917 as Nikolainkaupunki ( sv, Nikolajstad; literally meaning "city of Nicholas),

, Finland.

Career

Since 1946, Backman has appeared in ten films and almost fifty television productions.

Film and television work

Täällä Pohjantähden Alla (1968) Here Beneath The North Star Akseli Ja Elina (1970) Askeli And Elina *'' Synnin Jäljet'' (1946) *'' Ylijäämänainen'' (1951) *'' Veteraanin Voitto'' (1955) *'' Pastori Jussilainen'' (1955) *'' Neiti Talonmies'' (1955) *'' Kustaa III'' (1963) *''

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'' (1968) *'' Täällä Pohjantähden Alla'' *'' Kesyttömät Veljekset'' (1969) *'' Pohjantähti'' (1973) *'' Runoilija ja Muusa'' (1978) *''

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'' (1978) *'' Vihreän Kullan Maa'' (1987),

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Personal life

She was married, until his death in 1993, to the

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actor Fritz-Hugo Backman.

References

External links

* 1917 births 2010 deaths People from Vaasa People from Vaasa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish film actresses Finnish stage actresses Finnish television actresses {{finland-actor-stub