Irja Simola was born on September 12, 1911 in Vöyri, Finland as Irja Jorma Simola. She was an actress and director, known for Ulkosaarelaiset (1938), Meidän poikamme ilmassa - me maassa (1934) and Aida (1968). She was married to Jorma Aulis Kamppi. She died on July 30, 1971.