Biography

Janina Elkin is a British-German actress. Born in Kyiv (Ukraine) and raised in Germany, she works between London, Berlin, and Spain. Known for her roles in "The Queen's Gambit", "The Undeclared War", "Shetland" and "Call My Agent Berlin" She speaks fluent German, Russian, English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York and has been working as an actress on stage as well as in film and television.
- IMDb mini biography by: Janina Elkin

Janina Elkin is a British-German actress of Ukrainian and Jewish heritage. She works both in Germany and internationally, with professional ties to London, Berlin, and Spain. She is known for her roles in The Queen’s Gambit, The Undeclared War, Call My Agent Berlin, and Shetland. Fluent in German, Russian, English, Spanish, and Ukrainian, she brings a strong international presence to her work. Before pursuing acting, she began her artistic career as a dancer and received professional ballet training. She later studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York and has since worked across stage, film, and television.
- IMDb mini biography by: Janina Elkin