Elsa Sylvestersson was born on August 11, 1924 in Turku, Finland as Elsa Maria Sylvestersson. She is known for her work on Ennen ensi-iltaa (1949), Sinuhe, baletti (1965) and Kuvia eräästä näyttelystä (1963). She was married to Tapani Kataja. She died on November 9, 1996 in Helsinki, Finland.