Biography
Mari Elina Knihtilä (born June 6, 1971) is a Finnish actress. Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received two Jussi Awards; one for a supporting role in the 2008 Heikki Kujanpää film Putoavia enkeleitä and another for a leading role in the 2011 Zaida Bergroth film Hyvä poika. Some of her television work include the comic roles in Läpiveto, Vedetään hatusta and the first season of Putous. Knihtilä is cohabiting with actor Tommi Korpela. Together they have a son.
Acted in 73
2020s
- 2025
Everybody Loves Horses
Anne · 4 episodes
100 Liters of Gold
Pirkko
Raptures
Tyra Viola
- 2024
Last to Break
Jarno's mum · 6 episodes
Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes
Pormestari Haloonen
Stormskerry Maja
Kangaskauppias
- 2023
Family Time
Helena
Death Is a Problem for the Living
Ulla
- 2022
Christmas Comes to Moominvalley
Moominmamma (voice)
Tuulikki
Tuire
I
Nainen
- 2021
Doctor Johansson
Johansson
Sisäilmaa
Anneli Tiainen · 3 episodes
- 2020
The Bouncer
Neighbor
Eden
Leena
2010s
- 2019
Maria's Paradise
Saga
Shadow Lines
Hertta Kuusinen · 3 episodes
Force of Habit
Päivi
Play Rape
Movie
- 2018
Jill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock
Tingelstiina
Cleaning Woman
Paula
Happier Times, Grump
Katri
The Night Thief
Boss
- 2017
Love and Order
Sirkku Parikka · 3 episodes
Nerd: DragonSlayer666
Dragonslayer's mother · 24 episodes
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger
Tingelstiina
- 2016
The Log
Raili
Kohtuuttomuuksia
Ritu / Pirjo / Bamse / Ellu · 4 episodes
- 2015
Jill and Joy's Winter
Tingelstiina
Distractions
äiti / Ulla / St. Elined
The Midwife
Heta
Napamiehet
Kissayhdistyksen puheenjohtaja · 1 episode
Lovemilla
Pirjo Peräkorva
- 2014
The Swedish Moment
Elisa Paulo
Raspberry Boat Refugee
Teacher
Kohta 18
Karrin äiti · 4 episodes
Jill and Joy
Tingelstiina
- 2013
Above Dark Waters
Liisa, Pekan äiti
- 2012
Flying Finns
Movie
Road North
Maarit
Almost 18
Karri's mother
- 2011
Risto
Pankinjohtaja
Virta
Sari Vuorensola · 12 episodes
The Good Son
Leila / Mother
- 2010
Paratiisi
Hanna, Ruutin äiti · 2 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Last Cowboy Standing
Anu
The House of Branching Love
Tuula Helin
Ihmebantu
Various
- 2008
Falling Angels
Aila
A Mate
Raisa
8 Days to Premiere
BB
- 2007
Karjalan kunnailla
Arja Irmeli Huttunen · 36 episodes
Rakkauden nälkä
Sisko · 3 episodes
The Matriarch
Roosa
V2: Dead Angel
Sirkka
- 2006
The Lake
Mailis
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
Mirva
- 2004
Enkeli tulessa
Malla
Producing Adults
Anna Heiskanen
- 2003
Ranuan kummit
TV
- 2002
Stripping
Sanomalehden toimituspäällikkö
Rumble
Naispoliisi
- 2000
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
Taina Järvenpää · 1 episode
1990s
- 1997
Jäänmurtaja
Movie
- 1996
Viisasten kivi
Henna
- 1993
Yösydän
Movie
No release date
Rotten
Movie
Wrote 2
2010s
- 2016
Kohtuuttomuuksia
Writer
- 2015
Distractions
Theatre Play
Directed 1
2010s
- 2014
The Swedish Moment
Director