Elza Radziņa
Biography
Elza Radziņa was a Soviet Latvian theater and cinema actress and a master of the spoken word. Born on February 10, 1917, in Kharkiv, Russian Empire, she died on August 18, 2005, in Riga, Latvia. She studied in a Jelgava theater studio in 1942. Her professional career included work at the Jelgava Drama theater from 1945 to 1953 and a period at the Valmiera Drama theater. From 1954, she worked at the Latvian National Theater, where she became one of the leading actresses. In 1949, she made her film debut in the biographical drama Rainis from Riga Film Studio. Her honors include the People's Artist of the USSR award in 1976 and the Order of the Three Stars in 1995.
Career overview
Elza Radziņa was a Latvian theater and cinema actress and a master of the spoken word. Born on February 10, 1917, in Kharkiv, Russian Empire, she studied in a Jelgava theater studio in 1942. Following World War II, she worked at the Jelgava Drama theater from 1945 to 1953. After a brief period working in the Valmiera Drama theater, she joined the Latvian National Theater in 1954, where she became one of the leading actresses.
In 1949, Radziņa made her film debut in the biographical drama Rainis, produced by the Riga Film Studio. Her career as a Soviet Latvian actress earned her several honors, including the People's Artist of the USSR award in 1976 and the Order of the Three Stars in 1995. She died on August 18, 2005, in Riga, Latvia.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Hide-and-seek (2001) as Timmere
- The Courage to Kill (1993)
- Maija and Paija (1991) as Laima
- The Photo of a Woman with a Boar (1987) as Paula
- Little Tom Thumb (1987) as Lady-in-Waiting
- We Accuse (1986)
- The Last Visit (1984)
- Secret of the Blackbirds (1983) as miss Effie Ramsbottom
- Rain Blues (1982)
- Sergey Ivanovich Retires (1981)
- Theatre (1979) as Dolly de Vries
- Agent of the Secret Service (1979) as Nyaga
- Inspector Goole (1979) as Сибил Берлинг
- Theatre (1978) as Dolly de Vries
- Family Album (1978) as Irma
- Behind Glass Door (1978)
- Death Under Sail (1977) as Mrs. Tufts
- Favorite (1976) as Aunty Debb Penn
- Attack On The Secret Police (1976) as madame Leigne
- Death Under Sail (1976)
- Defying Fate (1975)
- Maritime Climates (1974)
- Olegs and Aina (1974)
- Blow, Wind! (1973) as Mother
- How the Steel Was Tempered (1973) as редактор газеты Ирина Александровна
- Devil's Servants on a Devil's Mill (1972)
- Tauriņdeja (1972) as Annas kundze
- The Last Relic (1970) as Abtiss
- King Lear (1970) as Goneril
- The Republic of Varnu Street (1970)
- Devil's Servants (1970) as Getruda
- Klavs - The Son of Martin (1970) as Ance
- The Times of the Surveyors (1968) as Oļiņiete
- The Swamp Wader (1966) as Horsta madāma
- Hamlet (1964) as Gertrude
- Rainis (1949) as Dora
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Elza Radziņa best known for?
Elza Radziņa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Photo of a Woman with a Boar (1987), Theatre (1978), The Pig Keeper's Daughter (1972), Blow, Wind! (1973).
When and where was Elza Radziņa born?
Elza Radziņa was born on February 10, 1917 in Kharkov, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kharkiv, Ukraine]. They passed away on August 18, 2005.
How many credits does Elza Radziņa have?
Elza Radziņa has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2001.
What is Elza Radziņa's background in cinema and television?
Elza Radziņa was a Soviet Latvian theater and cinema actress and a master of the spoken word. Born on February 10, 1917, in Kharkiv, Russian Empire, she died on August 18, 2005, in Riga, Latvia. She studied in a Jelgava theater studio in 1942. Her professional career included work at the Jelgava Drama theater from 1945...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Death Under Sail (1977) as Mrs. Tufts — aged about 60
- The Last Relic (1970) as Abtiss — aged about 53
- Theatre (1978) as Dolly de Vries — aged about 61
- The Times of the Surveyors (1968) as Oļiņiete — aged about 51
- The Swamp Wader (1966) as Horsta madāma — aged about 49
- Devil's Servants on a Devil's Mill (1972) — aged about 55
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