Laura Birn Explained

Laura Birn
Birth Date:25 April 1981
Birth Place:Helsinki, Finland
Awards:Best Actress, 2013, Jussi Awards
Tähti 2019, Red Carpet Film Festival
Years Active:2001–present
Children:2

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

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

In addition to her native Finnish, Birn also speaks or understands English, Swedish,[3] Portuguese and Spanish.[4]

Her performance in the 2012 film Purge earned her a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress.[5] In 2021 she began playing the role of robot Eto Demerzel in the series Foundation. The second season was released in 2023.[6] [7] Filming of the third season is almost ready in May 2024.

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.[8]

Filmography

On Television:

Personal life

Laura Birn is married and has two children.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kirssi. Elina. 2020-01-16. Ystävykset Laura Birn ja Krista Kosonen - Myötäelo kantaa läpi vaikeiden elämänvaiheiden: "Pettymykset on helpompi kestää, kun voi soittaa ja toinen tietää, miltä tuntuu". 2022-02-08. Seura.fi. fi.
  2. Web site: Ali . Uh . January 4, 2024 . Laura Birn Age, Height, Networth, Affairs, Spouse, Family, Religion Bio & More . January 4, 2024 . Unfold Everyone.
  3. Web site: Laura Birn: 'It took me a few years to get the courage to be an actress' . Cafébabel . 8 July 2022 . 28 February 2013 . Swedish is lovely. I learnt it at school, though I understand it better than I can speak it..
  4. Web site: Laura Birn. Actors in Scandinavia.
  5. Web site: Satellite Award noms run the gamut from 'Silver Linings Playbook' to 'Skyfall'. Hitfix. 16 March 2018.
  6. Web site: Lee Pace Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Naked Fight Scene in 'Foundation' . GQ . 21 September 2023 . 21 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Poniewozik . James . Review: The Math of 'Foundation' Doesn't Add Up . The New York Times . 21 September 2023 . 24 September 2021.
  8. Web site: Miten Hollywoodiin pääsee, Laura Birn? . Kinnunen . Kalle . Suomen Kuvalehti . 30 May 2024 . 20 July 2024.
  9. Web site: 2020-11-24 . Wendy . Ide . 'The Last Ones': Tallinn Review . 2023-04-09 . Screen . en.
  10. Web site: 'The Crow' Reboot With Bill Skarsgård & FKA Twigs Flies To Lionsgate In Eight-Figure Domestic Deal — Toronto. Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. September 7, 2023. September 7, 2023.
  11. Web site: 2 January 2020. Kansainvälisellä uralla loistava pienen lapsen äiti Laura Birn: "Minun ei ole tarvinnut valita työn ja perheen välillä". 2 February 2021. Anna Magazine, Finland.
  12. Kinnunen . Kalle . 2024-05-31 . Miten Hollywoodiin pääsee, Laura Birn? . . 108 . 22 . 46-49.

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