Kati Outinen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 17, 1961 in Helsinki, Finland
- Active Years
- 1980–2025 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 63 credits in database
Biography
Anna Katriina Outinen is a Finnish actress born in Helsinki on August 17, 1961. She studied under Jouko Turkka, though she is not associated with the turkkalaisuus methodology. Her career breakthrough occurred with the role of a tough girl in the youth film Taalta tullaan elama, directed by Tapio Suominen. She appeared in the 1984 film Aikalainen. Outinen is known for her frequent collaborations with director Aki Kaurismaki, which have contributed to her international recognition. Her filmography includes credits such as The Match Factory Girl, Drifting Clouds, The Man Without a Past, Sauna, and Le Havre. She maintains a reputation for a wide variety of roles across theater, television drama, and cinema.
Career overview
Anna Katriina Outinen is a Finnish actress born in Helsinki on August 17, 1961. She studied drama under Jouko Turkka, though she has not been associated with the acting methodology known as turkkalaisuus. Outinen achieved her breakthrough role portraying a tough girl in the youth film Taalta tullaan elama, directed by Tapio Suominen. Her filmography includes an appearance in the 1984 production Aikalainen. Throughout her career, she has maintained a strong reputation in Finland through a variety of roles in theater and television drama.
Outinen is frequently recognized for her work with film director Aki Kaurismaki, which has brought her international attention. Her film credits include The Man Without a Past from 2002, Le Havre from 2011, The Match Factory Girl from 1990, Sauna from 2008, and Drifting Clouds from 1996. According to archival records, she has 66 known acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
63 titles- Raptures (2025) as Rakelin äiti
- The Elf (2025)
- Justimus esittää: Henki Vex (2025) as Aili
- Defiant (2025) as Anneli
- Isolated (2024) as Meri
- Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes (2024) as Migrén Senior
- Kyllä isä osaa (2024) as Hautausurakoitsija
- Family Stories Untold (2023)
- The Hullabaloos! (2022) as Rikostutkija Schultz
- Cheating Is Good for You (2021)
- The Hole in the Ground (2019) as Noreen Brady
- Play Rape (2019)
- Force of Habit (2019) as Anja
- The Bank (2018) as Marja Lindroos
- Everything Outside (2018) as Charlotte
- The Other Side of Hope (2017) as Clothing Store Owner
- Dark Crimes (2016) as Ms. Malinowska
- A Man and a Woman (2016) as Taxi Driver
- Dirty Hands (2015) as Jessica Barine
- Blue Eyes (2014) as Irmeli
- Concerning Violence (2014) as Narrator in Finnish version
- August Fools (2013) as Elsa Aho
- Clownwise (2013) as Sylvie
- Naked Harbour (2012) as Bar Psychiatrist
- Le Havre (2011) as Arletty
- The Annunciation (2011) as Director
- Backwood Philosopher (2009) as Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär
- Where Is Where? (2009) as Poet
- The House of Branching Love (2009) as Yrsa
- Sauna (2008) as Old Woman
- Suojelijat (2008) as Äiti
- The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) as Tyyne
- Lights in the Dusk (2006) as Supermarket Cashier
- Avida (2006) as La femme à la bonbonne d'eau
- Playa del Futuro (2005) as Terhi
- Popular Music (2004) as Päivi, Niila's Mother
- Guarded Secrets (2004)
- The Man Without a Past (2002) as Irma
- Nude, Descending... (2002) as Rose
- Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002) as (segment "Dogs Have No Hell")
- Dogs Have No Hell (2002) as Woman
- Aki Kaurismäki (2001) as Self
- Hermit Crab (1999)
- Spy Games (1999) as Shopkeeper's Wife
- Juha (1999) as Marja
- Eros and Psyche (1998) as Tarjoilija
- Train Birds (1998) as Inkeri, Baggerfahrerin
- A Respectable Tragedy (1998) as Midwife
- Freakin' Beautiful World (1997) as Tarja, Ippen äiti
- Juna (1996) as 1. nainen
- Drifting Clouds (1996) as Ilona
- Kaikki pelissä (1994) as Päivi Suomela
- Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana (1994) as Tatjana
- All the best from Saara (1991) as Saara
- The Match Factory Girl (1990) as Iris Rukka
- Hamlet Goes Business (1987) as Ofelia
- Shadows in Paradise (1986) as Ilona
- Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan (1986) as Caroline Mare's Mane
- The Wrestler (1985) as Hoitaja
- Aikalainen (1984)
- Päivää, herra Kivi (1984) as Coffee Vendor
- Prinsessa joka nukkui 100 vuotta (1981) as Girl
- Täältä tullaan, elämä! (1980) as Lissu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kati Outinen best known for?
Kati Outinen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hole in the Ground (2019), Measuring the World (2012), The Other Side of Hope (2017), Dark Crimes (2016).
When and where was Kati Outinen born?
Kati Outinen was born on August 17, 1961 in Helsinki, Finland.
How many credits does Kati Outinen have?
Kati Outinen has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
What is Kati Outinen's background in cinema and television?
Anna Katriina Outinen is a Finnish actress born in Helsinki on August 17, 1961. She studied under Jouko Turkka, though she is not associated with the turkkalaisuus methodology. Her career breakthrough occurred with the role of a tough girl in the youth film Taalta tullaan elama, directed by Tapio Suominen. She appeared...
Kati Outinen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Man Without a Past (2002) as Irma — aged about 40
- The Match Factory Girl (1990) as Iris Rukka — aged about 28
- Shadows in Paradise (1986) as Ilona — aged about 24
- The Other Side of Hope (2017) as Clothing Store Owner — aged about 55
- Le Havre (2011) as Arletty — aged about 49
- The Hole in the Ground (2019) as Noreen Brady — aged about 57
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