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Taina Elg
Actor· Helsinki, Finland
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Taina Elg (born 9 March 1930, Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish-American actress and dancer. She has appeared on stage, film and television.
She was born in Helsinki, but later raised in Turku by her parents, Helena Dobroumova (of Russian descent) and Åke Elg, a pianist. In 1957 she won the Golden Globe for the Foreign Newcomer Award - Female. She won another Golden Globe in 1958 for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for her performance in Les Girls, tying with her co-star Kay Kendall.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
15 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jackpot | Mrs. Skogstedt | Film |
| 1996 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Female Professor | Film |
| 1994 | Don't Drink the Water | Anna Gruber | Film |
| 1991 | Liebestraum | Old Mother Ralston | Film |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | From 'Les Girls' (archive footage) | Film |
| 1978 | The Great Wallendas | Helen Wallenda | Film |
| 1970 | Hercules in New York | Nemesis | Film |
| 1960 | Mission of Danger | Audrey Bonay | Film |
| 1959 | The 39 Steps | Miss Fisher | Film |
| 1959 | Watusi | Erica Neuler | Film |
| 1958 | Imitation General | Simone | Film |
| 1957 | Les Girls | Angèle Ducros | Film |
| 1956 | Gaby | Elsa | Film |
| 1956 | Diane | Alys | Film |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Elissa | Film |
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