Irja Simola was born on September 12, 1911 in Vöyri, Finland. She was an actress and director, known for Laivan kannella (1938), Meidän poikamme ilmassa - me maassa (1934) and Ulkosaarelaiset (1938). She was married to Jorma Aulis Kamppi. She died on July 30, 1971.