Golden Globe-Winning Finnish Actress Taina Elg Dies at 95

Taina Elg, a Finnish-American actress and dancer renowned for her work during MGM's golden age of movie musicals, died at 95 in Helsinki. Elg's Hollywood breakthrough came with films such as The Prodigal, Gaby—where she won a Golden Globe for Best Female Foreign Newcomer—and Les Girls, where she shared a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. She was the only Finnish actor to receive this honor. Transitioning to Broadway, she earned a Tony nomination for her role in the 1974 revival of Where's Charley? and appeared in notable productions such as Nine and the national tour of Titanic. On television, she was known for roles on soap operas like Guiding Light and One Life to Live, with her death scene on the latter considered particularly shocking. Elg's career spanned film, stage, and television, leaving a legacy as Finland’s first Hollywood actress and a trailblazer in her field.