Finnish actors born in 1936
Here are 5 famous actors from Finland were born in 1936:
Jukka Sipilä
Jukka Sipilä (May 12, 1936 Kivijärvi-August 7, 2004 Helsinki) otherwise known as Jukka Ensio Sipilä was a Finnish actor, screenwriter and television director.
He studied at the Helsinki University and then started working in the Finnish theater scene in the early 1960s. His television career began in the early 1970s, and he went on to work as a director and screenwriter for various productions, including the popular TV series "Pulkkinen" and "Hovimäki". Sipilä also made appearances in several Finnish films, such as "The Winter War" and "Suden vuosi". He received numerous awards for his work, including the highest honor for a Finnish actor, the Pro Finlandia Medal. Near the end of his life, Sipilä suffered from Parkinson's disease which eventually led to his death in 2004.
Heikki Kahila
Heikki Kahila (August 7, 1936 Varkaus-) also known as Kahila, Heikki is a Finnish actor and film producer.
Heikki Kahila began his career as an actor in the 1960s and has since appeared in over 100 films, television shows, and stage productions. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the Finnish films "Kahdeksan surmanluotia" (Eight Deadly Shots) and "Rauta-aika" (Age of Iron) as well as in the TV series "Kummeli".
In addition to his acting career, Kahila has also produced several films, including "Häjyt" (Rough and Raw), which was a critical and commercial success in Finland.
Kahila has been recognized for his contributions to Finnish film and television with numerous awards, including the Pro Finlandia medal and the Order of the Lion of Finland.
(September 19, 1936 Kotka-) also known as Pentti Kalevi Lasanen, Four Cats, The Four Cats or Kai Lind & Four Cats is a Finnish musician, film score composer and actor.
Pentti Lasanen started his music career as a guitarist in the late 1950s with the band Four Cats, which later became known as Kai Lind & Four Cats. The group achieved great success in Finland, and Lasanen became well known for his skills as a musician and a songwriter. In addition to his music career, he also appeared in several Finnish films and television series, often composing the scores for these productions as well. Lasanen has been recognized for his contributions to Finnish music and culture and received several awards throughout his career. He continues to perform and record music to this day.
Yrjö Tähtelä
Yrjö Tähtelä (March 9, 1936 Helsinki-) also known as Malmstén, Ragni ja Tähtelä, Yrjö, Yrjö Juhani Tähtelä or Crazy is a Finnish actor.
He was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1936 and began his acting career in the 1950s. Tähtelä appeared in many popular Finnish films, including "Noin 7 Veljestä" (Seven Brothers), "Pekka ja Pätkä neekereinä" (Pekka and Pätkä as Negroes), and "Mällin Talli" (Mäkilän talli).
In addition to acting, Tähtelä was also a comedian and musician. He was part of the Finnish comedy trio Malmstén, Ragni ja Tähtelä, which was active from the 1960s to the 1980s. They were known for their humorous songs and performances.
Tähtelä was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1979 for his contributions to Finnish culture. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 76.
Kari Rydman
Kari Rydman (October 15, 1936 Helsinki-) also known as Rydman, Kari, K. Rydman, Rydman or Kari-Walter Rydman is a Finnish film score composer, composer, writer, actor, singer and music teacher. His children are called Jan Rydman, Kaj Rydman, Ben Rydman and Sampsa Rydman.
Rydman was trained as a classical pianist and started his career as a composer and arranger in the 1960s. He became known for his film scores, working on numerous Finnish productions, such as "Inspector Palmu" and "The Year of the Hare". He also wrote music for TV series, documentaries and commercials. In addition to his work as a composer, Rydman has also acted in several Finnish films and TV shows. He has written books on music education and has taught at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. Rydman has received several awards throughout his career, including the Order of the Lion of Finland in 2001. He remains active in the music industry and continues to compose and perform.