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Åke Lindman
Acting
Born January 11, 1928 · Helsinki, Finland
Died March 3, 2009
Also known as Ake Lindman · Оке Линдман
Biography
Åke Leonard Lindman was a Finnish stage and screen actor, film and stage director. In his youth he was a football player, playing defence for the Finnish national team during the Olympics in Helsinki 1952. His breakthrough as an actor came with his role as the stubborn soldier Lehto in Edvin Laine's movie The Unknown Soldier from 1955.
Awards & recognition
- Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star · 2007
- Professor · 2000
- Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland · 1982
- Jussi Award — Best Leading Actor · 1956
