Anja Räsänen was born on January 15, 1932 in Hiitola, Finland as Anja Irmeli Räsänen. She was an actress, known for Mummo (1987), Naimapuuhat (1966) and Säälin ilta (1965). She was married to Olavi Niemi. She died on March 24, 2016 in Tampere, Finland.