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Irina Björklund stars in "The American," opposite George Clooney, as Ingrid.

Born in 1973, Irina Björklund is one of the most popular Finnish film stars of the end of 1990s and beginning of the 2000s. After studying years 1993-1996 in The Theatre Academy of Finland she made her silver screen debut in Pekka Parikka's (director of "Talvisota") last film, "Tie naisen sydämeen" ("The Way to a Woman's Heart") Another actor on the film was Peter Franzén who become her husband in the same year.

Björklund's first big film role was in "Rukajärven tie" ("Ambush," 1999), a highly popular Finnish war movie based on Antti Tuuri's novel. Björklund's husband Franzen was in the leading male role, Björklund made leading female role. She was nominated for Best Actress in Jussi Awards. Jussi Awards is the biggest Finnish movie awards, like the Oscars are in the USA.

Björklund made her Hollywood debut in low budget horror movie "The Dummy" (2000), but returned in Finland to make "Levottomat" ("Restless," 2000) and "Minä ja Morrison" ("Me and Morrison," 2001), both highly popular movies. She won Best Actress prize in Jussi Awards for her performance in "Minä ja Morrison." After that she has been working in Europe and Hollywood, but still her biggest roles has been in Finnish films: "Honey Baby" (2003) and "Vieraalla maalla" (2003).



She most recently starred in "The Butcher," opposite Eric Roberts, and "Haarautuvan rakkauden talo" ("The House of Branching Love").


IRINA BJÖRKLUND: FACTS

How tall is Irina Björklund? How old is Irina Björklund? Find out here.

Age: 39 years old
Birthday: February 7, 1973
Height: 5' 5"
Nickname: Irkku
Full Name / Real Name: Irina Felicia Björklund
Birthplace: Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden
Husband: Peter Franzén


 
 
 
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