Saulo Haarla Explained

Saulo Ismaro Haarla (21 November 1930, Helsinki – 4 October 1971) was a Finnish actor and theatre manager. He appeared in seven films between 1951–1961^[1] and worked as a theatre manager in the Oulu City Theatre 1970–1971.^[2] Having been a heavy drinker, Haarla died in 1971 at the age of 40.^[3] His wife was the opera singer Helena Salonius, and they had two children, including the jazz musician Iro Haarla.^[4]

Filmography

• Tukkijoella (1951)
• Yö on pitkä (1952)
• The Milkmaid (1953)
• Rantasalmen sulttaani (1953)
• Oi, muistatkos... (1954)
• The Unknown Soldier (1955)
• Pekka ja Pätkä sammakkomiehinä (1957)
• Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961)

Notes and References

1. Web site: ELONET – Saulo Haarla. KAVA. 13 February 2013.
2. Web site: Lisätietoa Oulun kaupunginteatterista. Oulun kaupunginteatteri. 13 February 2013.
3. Web site: Pirtola. Erkki. Teuri Haarla: Egokatastrofi/Biokänni. Voima. 13 February 2013.
4. News: Helena Salonius . 2 March 2021 . Helsingin Sanomat . fi.