Elina Knihtilä
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Mari Elina Knihtilä (born June 6, 1971) is a Finnish actress. Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received two Jussi Awards; one for a supporting role in the 2008 Heikki Kujanpää film Putoavia enkeleitä and another for a leading role in the 2011 Zaida Bergroth film Hyvä poika. Some of her television work include the comic roles in Läpiveto, Vedetään hatusta and the first season of Putous. Knihtilä is cohabiting with actor Tommi Korpela. Together they have a son.
Known for
Credits
Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble (2012)
as Oana (voice)
Road North (2012)
as Maarit
The Good Son (2011)
as Leila / Mother
Raptures (2025)
as Tyra Viola
Risto (2011)
as Pankinjohtaja
Rumble (2002)
as Naispoliisi
The Other Side of Hope (2017)
as Restaurant Inspector
How to Shout (2025)
as Mette
Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008)
as Oona (voice)
The Lake (2006)
as Mailis
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
as Mirva
Family Time (2023)
as Helena
Play Rape (2019)
Actor
Viisasten kivi (1996)
as Henna
The Matriarch (2007)
as Roosa
Jäät (2010)
as Osastonhoitaja
A Mate (2008)
as Raisa
Tuulikki (2022)
as Tuire
The Democracy of the Spineless (2017)
as Prime Minister
Flying Finns (2012)
Actor
Yösydän (1993)
Actor
V2: Dead Angel (2007)
as Sirkka
Stormskerry Maja (2024)
as Kangaskauppias
Jäänmurtaja (1997)
Actor
Rotten (—)
Actor
Doctor Johansson (2021)
as Johansson
The House of Branching Love (2009)
as Tuula Helin
Waste Land (2016)
Actor
Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes (2024)
as Pormestari Haloonen
I (2022)
as Nainen
Above Dark Waters (2013)
as Liisa, Pekan äiti
Happier Times, Grump (2018)
as Katri
Jill and Joy's Winter (2015)
as Tingelstiina
The Log (2016)
as Raili
Death Is a Problem for the Living (2023)
as Ulla
Producing Adults (2004)
as Anna Heiskanen
Christmas Comes to Moominvalley (2022)
as Moominmamma (voice)
8 Days to Premiere (2008)
as BB
The Bouncer (2020)
as Neighbor
Maria's Paradise (2019)
as Saga
100 Liters of Gold (2025)
as Pirkko
Cleaning Woman (2018)
as Paula
Role (2014)
as Elina Knihtilä
The Midwife (2015)
as Heta
Last Cowboy Standing (2009)
as Anu
200 litraa sahtia (—)
as Pirkko
Force of Habit (2019)
as Päivi
Almost 18 (2012)
as Karri's mother
Eden (2020)
as Leena
Raspberry Boat Refugee (2014)
as Teacher
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger (2017)
as Tingelstiina
Falling Angels (2008)
as Aila
Distractions (2015)
as äiti / Ulla / St. Elined
Stripping (2002)
as Sanomalehden toimituspäällikkö
The Swedish Moment (2014)
as Elisa Paulo
Tervashampoota (2001)
as Woman (voice)
Jill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock (2018)
as Tingelstiina
Jill and Joy (2014)
as Tingelstiina
The Night Thief (2018)
as Boss
Enkeli tulessa (2004)
as Malla
Lovemilla (2015)
as Pirjo Peräkorva