Eija Hiltunen was born on April 9, 1912 in Helsinki, Finland as Eija Mailis Gustafsson. She was an actress and director, known for Tarinatalo (1966), Se alkoi omenasta (1962) and Leikkikalugangsteri (1969). She was married to Kaarlo Hiltunen. She died on September 25, 1978 in Helsinki.