Acting · Valkeala, Finland · Born June 6, 1971
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.
TVKaikki rakastavat hevosia
2025
as Anne
MovieHow to Shout
2025
as Mette
Movie100 Liters of Gold
2025
as Pirkko
MovieRaptures
2025
as Tyra Viola
TVLast to Break
2024
as Jarno's mum
MovieSnot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes
2024
as Pormestari Haloonen
MovieStormskerry Maja
2024
as Kangaskauppias
MovieFamily Time
2023
as Helena
MovieDeath Is a Problem for the Living
2023
as Ulla
MovieChristmas Comes to Moominvalley
2022
as Moominmamma (voice)
MovieTuulikki
2022
as Tuire
MovieI
2022
as Nainen
MovieDoctor Johansson
2021
as Johansson
TVSisäilmaa
2021
as Anneli Tiainen
MovieThe Bouncer
2020
as Neighbor
MovieEden
2020
as Leena
MovieMaria's Paradise
2019
as Saga
TVShadow Lines
2019
as Hertta Kuusinen
MovieForce of Habit
2019
as Päivi
MoviePlay Rape
2019
TVMoominvalley
2019
as Tuu-tikki (voice)
MovieJill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock
2018
as Tingelstiina
MovieCleaning Woman
2018
as Paula
MovieHappier Times, Grump
2018
as Katri
MovieThe Night Thief
2018
as Boss
The Democracy of the Spineless
2017
as Prime Minister
TVLove and Order
2017
as Sirkku Parikka
TVNerd: DragonSlayer666
2017
as Dragonslayer's mother
MovieThe Other Side of Hope
2017
as Restaurant Inspector
MovieJill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger
2017
as Tingelstiina
MovieThe Log
2016
as Raili
TVKohtuuttomuuksia
2016
as Ritu / Pirjo / Bamse / Ellu
Waste Land
2016
MovieJill and Joy's Winter
2015
as Tingelstiina
MovieDistractions
2015
as äiti / Ulla / St. Elined
MovieThe Midwife
2015
as Heta
TVNapamiehet
2015
as Kissayhdistyksen puheenjohtaja
MovieLovemilla
2015
as Pirjo Peräkorva
Role
2014
as Elina Knihtilä
MovieThe Swedish Moment
2014
as Elisa Paulo
MovieRaspberry Boat Refugee
2014
as Teacher
TVKohta 18
2014
as Karrin äiti
MovieJill and Joy
2014
as Tingelstiina
MovieAbove Dark Waters
2013
as Liisa, Pekan äiti
MovieFlying Finns
2012
MovieNiko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble
2012
as Oana (voice)
MovieRoad North
2012
as Maarit
MovieAlmost 18
2012
as Karri's mother
MovieRisto
2011
as Pankinjohtaja
TVVirta
2011
as Sari Vuorensola
MovieThe Good Son
2011
as Leila / Mother
Jäät
2010
as Osastonhoitaja
TVParatiisi
2010
as Hanna, Ruutin äiti
TVPutous
2010
as Vaalimaan Vampyyri / Various
MovieLast Cowboy Standing
2009
as Anu
MovieThe House of Branching Love
2009
as Tuula Helin
TVIhmebantu
2009
MovieFalling Angels
2008
as Aila
MovieA Mate
2008
as Raisa
MovieNiko and the Way to the Stars
2008
as Oona (voice)
Movie8 Days to Premiere
2008
as BB
TVKarjalan kunnailla
2007
as Arja Irmeli Huttunen
TVRakkauden nälkä
2007
as Sisko
MovieThe Matriarch
2007
as Roosa
MovieV2: Dead Angel
2007
as Sirkka
MovieThe Lake
2006
as Mailis
MovieMatti: Hell Is for Heroes
2006
as Mirva
MovieEnkeli tulessa
2004
as Malla
MovieProducing Adults
2004
as Anna Heiskanen
TVRanuan kummit
2003
MovieStripping
2002
as Sanomalehden toimituspäällikkö
MovieRumble
2002
as Naispoliisi
Tervashampoota
2001
as Woman (voice)
TVSincerely Yours in Cold Blood
2000
as Taina Järvenpää
MovieJäänmurtaja
1997
MovieViisasten kivi
1996
as Henna
MovieYösydän
1993
MovieRotten
200 litraa sahtia
as Pirkko
