Irja Ranin was born on April 7, 1930 in Nurmes, Finland. She was a director and actress, known for Linnasta linnaan (1983), Rengasmatka eli Peräkylän pikajuna (1952) and Kunnioittaen (1954). She was married to Matti Ranin. She died on August 2, 1995 in Espoo, Finland.