Laura Birn
Biography
Laura Birn is a Finnish actress born on April 25, 1981, in Helsinki. She has appeared in various films and television series, showcasing her versatility in tackling different genres. Her known credits include films such as Pearls and Pigs, Promise, Christmas Story, and Walk Among the Tombstones, as well as the series Foundation, where she played the role of robot Eto Demerzel. Birn's performance in the 2012 film Purge earned her a Jussi Award for Best Actress and a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress. She has also appeared in other films like Naked Harbour, Heart of a Lion, The Ones Below, Helene, and The Crow.
Career overview
Laura Birn is a Finnish actress born on April 25, 1981, in Helsinki. She has appeared in a diverse range of films and television series, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her known credits include over 50 roles, spanning various genres such as historical dramas, comedies, and art-house films.
Birn's performances have garnered recognition, including a Jussi Award for Best Actress for her role in the 2012 film Purge. She also received a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress for the same film. Her work in television includes a role as robot Eto Demerzel in the series Foundation, which she began playing in 2021.
Birn's filmography includes titles such as Pearls and Pigs, Promise, Christmas Story, Naked Harbour, Heart of a Lion, Walk Among the Tombstones, The Ones Below, Helene, and The Crow. Her extensive body of work demonstrates her ability to take on a wide range of roles, from dramatic to comedic performances. With a career spanning multiple decades, Laura Birn has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress in the film industry.
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- Strive (2026) as Max
- Father's Day (2026) as Saimi
- The Beloved (2026) as Alice
- The Forest You Live In (2026) as Sister
- Blue Baby (2026) as Inka
- Täydelliset vieraat (2025) as Eeva
- The Crow (2024) as Marion
- Light Light Light (2023) as Mariia as an Adult
- Munkkivuori (2022) as Anne Määttä
- Foundation (2021) as Demerzel
- Any Day Now (2020) as Teacher
- Kill Anneli (2020) as Kaisa
- Helene (2020) as Helene Schjerfbeck
- Games People Play (2020) as Veronika
- Eden (2020) as Laura
- The Last Ones (2020) as Riitta
- The Birdcatcher (2019) as Anna
- Two Bodies on a Beach (2019) as Younger woman
- Two Bodies on a Beach (2019) Writer
- The Innocents (2018) as Elena
- Bayonet (2018) as Sarita
- East of Sweden (2018) as Veera
- Void (2018) as Pihla Sucksdorff
- Void (2018) Co-Producer
- 95 (2017) as Essi
- The Ones Below (2016) as Theresa
- Love and Fury (2016) as Inka
- Alma de Sant Pere (2016) as Susana
- The Girl King (2015) as Countess Erika Erksein
- Seamstress (2015) as Hertta Kuusinen (voice)
- Napamiehet (2015) as Laura / Armi
- Armi Alive! (2015) as Leena
- Distractions (2015) as Esimies lentoasemalla
- Absolution (2015) as Kiia
- A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) as Leila Alvarez
- Heart of a Lion (2013) as Sari
- August Fools (2013) as Kaarina Suo
- Purge (2012) as Aliide Truu (young)
- Naked Harbour (2012) as Iiris
- Must Have Been Love (2012) as Anna
- Virta (2011) as Anne Nordin
- Jäät (2010) as Paula
- Rally On! (2009) as Aija
- Suojelijat (2008) as Teresa
- Inner Trial (2008) as Elisa
- 8 Days to Premiere (2008) as Vilma
- Christmas Story (2007) as Aada
- Karjalan kunnailla (2007) as Hanna Kotilainen
- Kolme suudelmaa (2006) as Jaana
- Rock'n Roll Never Dies (2006) as Mother at young
- Promise (2005) as Mona Moisio
- Pearls and Pigs (2003) as Laura
- Stripping (2002) as Kaupan kassa
- Aita (2001) as Timpan ystävä
- Little Hearts (2001) as Sini
- Operation Napoleon: Tears of the Wolf as Maxine