| Birth Name: | Helmi Lydia Helenius |
| Birth Date: | 25 October 1884 |
| Birth Place: | Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Death Place: | Helsinki, Finland |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Employer: | Finnish National Theatre |
| Years Active: | 1901–1946 |
| Awards: | Pro Finlandia |
Helmi Lydia Lindelöf (Helenius; 1884–1966) was a leading Finnish actress of the first half of the 20th century.[1]
Lindelöf's debut performance (under her maiden name Helenius) came in 1901 at the age of 17, and already the following year she was attached to the Finnish National Theatre, where she remained for the next 45 years.[2]
Lindelöf was regarded as a versatile actor, with a repertoire ranging from classical roles to more modern character acting as well as comedy. She received both critical and popular acclaim for her meticulously prepared acting, regardless of whether she was playing a lead or supporting role.
She made study trips to Germany and France before WW I, and to France and Italy after the war.
Although mostly remembered as a stage actor, Lindelöf also performed in five films between the World Wars.[3]
In 1946, Lindelöf was awarded the medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland upon her retirement.[4]
Helmi Helenius was born to the middle-class family of Enok and Ida (Oxén) Helenius, later Heinilä.[5]
In 1906, she married the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra's concertmaster ; the couple had three children.