Elza Radziņa - Actor Profile

Elza Radziņa

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
34Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 10, 1917
Birth Place: Kharkov, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kharkiv, Ukraine]

About Elza Radziņa

Elza Radziņa (February 10, 1917; Kharkiv, Russian Empire – August 18, 2005; Riga, Latvia) was a Latvian theater and cinema actress, master of the spoken word (reader). She received award of People's Artist of the USSR in 1976 and Order of the Three Stars in 1995. She studied in Jelgava theater studio in 1942. After the World War II worked in Jelgava Drama theater (1945-1953). For a brief moment she worked in Valmiera Drama theater, but from 1954 worked in Latvian National Theater, where she became one of the leading actresses. In 1949 she made her debut in biographical drama film "Rainis" from Riga Film Studio.

Elza Radziņa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Elza Radziņa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Elza Radziņa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Elza Radziņa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rainis, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Elza Radziņa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elza Radziņa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Elza Radziņa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Hide-and-seek Timmere Flop Similar →
1993 The Courage to Kill - Flop Similar →
1991 Maija and Paija Laima Flop Similar →
1987 The Photo of a Woman with a Boar Paula Flop Similar →
1987 Littlefinger Lady-in-Waiting Flop Similar →
1986 We Accuse - Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Last Visit - Hit Similar →
1983 Secret of the Blackbirds miss Effie Ramsbottom Hit Similar →
1982 Rain Blues - Average Similar →
1981 Sergey Ivanovich Retires - Hit Similar →
1979 Inspector Goole Сибил Берлинг Flop Similar →
1979 Agent of the Secret Service Nyaga Hit Similar →
1978 Theatre Dolly de Vries Average Similar →
1978 Family Album Irma Flop Similar →
1978 Behind Glass Door - Flop Similar →
1976 Death Under Sail - Average Similar →
1976 Favorite Aunty Debb Penn Flop Similar →
1976 Attack On The Secret Police madame Leigne Hit Similar →
1975 Defying Fate - Flop Similar →
1974 Olegs and Aina - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Maritime Climates - Flop Similar →
1973 How the Steel Was Tempered редактор газеты Ирина Александровна Flop Similar →
1973 Blow, Wind! Mother Flop Similar →
1972 Devil's Servants on a Devil's Mill - Flop Similar →
1972 Tauriņdeja Annas kundze Hit Similar →
1970 Devil's Servants Getruda Average Similar →
1970 King Lear Goneril Hit Similar →
1970 Klavs - The Son of Martin Ance Flop Similar →
1970 The Republic of Varnu Street - Flop Similar →
1970 The Last Relic Abtiss Average Similar →
1968 The Times of the Surveyors Oļiņiete Average Similar →
1966 The Swamp Wader Horsta madāma Flop Similar →
1964 Hamlet Gertrude Hit Similar →
1949 Rainis Dora Super Hit Similar →

Elza Radziņa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elza Radziņa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elza Radziņa is "Rainis" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Elza Radziņa acted in?

Elza Radziņa has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elza Radziņa?

Other notable films include "We Accuse", "Olegs and Aina", and "Hamlet".

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