Irmeli Heinänen was born on April 29, 1923 in Hämeenlinna, Finland as Salli Irmeli Heinänen. She was an actress, known for Rautatie (1973), Raamit (1971) and Valmistumisen aika (1979). She was married to Reino Honkanen and Kauko Olavi Sorvasto. She died on March 14, 1983.