Eila Mirjam Pehkonen (since 1948 Kostermaa, 18 October 1924 – 10 September 1991) was a Finnish actress.

In theatre and films

Pehkonen was born into a family of five children. She was interested in acting and theatre since childhood, and in 1945, Pehkonen began her studies at the

Helsinki Theatre Academy The Theatre Academy ( fi, Teatterikorkeakoulu, sv, Teaterhögskolan) is one of the three academies of the University of the Arts Helsinki and offers education in theatre and dance. It is Finland's largest education provider in its field and, wit ...

, graduating in 1947. During her career, she worked for several Finnish theatres. Among her colleagues in theatre, she was known as "Pehkis". Pehkonen's film career started with two memorable roles in films directed by

Valentin Vaala Valentin Vaala (born Valentin Yakovich Ivanoff, Russian: Валентин Якович Иванов; 13 October 1909 in Helsinki – 21 November 1976 in Helsinki) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter and film editor. His career spanned sever ...

; the title character in ''Maaret – tunturien tyttö (1947)'' and the female lead role in '' Ihmiset suviyössä'' (1948).

Private life

Since 1948, Pehkonen was married to actor and opera director Yrjö Kostermaa (1921–1997). Together they had two children.

Selected filmography

* ''Maaret – tunturien tyttö'' (1947) * '' Ihmiset suviyössä'' (1948) * ''Villi Pohjola'' (1955) * ''Rintamalotta'' (1956) * ''Juha'' (1956) * '' Punainen viiva'' (1959) * ''Lumisten metsien tyttö'' (1960) * ''Kultainen vasikka'' (1961) * ''

Pikku Pietarin piha ''Little Presents'' ( fi, Pikku Pietarin piha) is a 1961 Finnish drama film directed by Jack Witikka. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Leif Aaltonen * Aapeli - God (voice) (as Simo Puupponen) * Kaarlo Ha ...

'' (1961) * '' Tulipunainen kyyhkynen'' (1961) * '' Ruusujen aika'' (1969) * ''Leikkikalugangsteri'' (1969) * ''Sixtynine – 69'' (1969) * '' Aika hyvä ihmiseksi'' (1977) * ''Niskavuori'' (1984) * ''Uuno Epsanjassa'' (1985) * ''Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla'' (1990) * ''Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva'' (1990)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pehkonen, Eila 1924 births 1991 deaths People from Lieksa Finnish stage actresses Finnish film actresses 20th-century Finnish actresses