Saara Ranin Explained

Saara Vilhelmiina Ranin (originally Muinonen; 3 March 1898 in Hamina – 3 March 1992) was a Finnish actress and director. She made a long career in various Finnish theatres while also appearing in several films. Saara Ranin was married to Helge Ranin, and actor Matti Ranin was their son.^[1]

As a film actress, Ranin is best remembered as Amalia Rygseck in the Matti Kassila film Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960). Her final film appearance also came in a Kassila film, Natalia (1979).^[2] Saara Ranin died in 1992 on her 94th birthday after a short illness.^[3]

Selected filmography

• Ei auta itku markkinoilla (1927)
• Sinut minä tahdon (1949)
• Hilman päivät (1954)
• Pastori Jussilainen (1955)
• Island Girl (1953)
• Minä ja mieheni morsian (1955)
• Virtaset ja Lahtiset (1959)
• Komisario Palmun erehdys (1960)
• Pikku Pietarin piha (1961)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kymenlaaksolaiset vaikuttajahahmot Finnica Kymenlaakso. Finnica Kymenlaakso. 27 January 2013.
2. Web site: ELONET – Saara Ranin. KAVA. 27 January 2013.
3. Web site: Saara Ranin – Muistokirjoitus – Muistot – HS.fi. Helsingin Sanomat. 27 January 2013.