Finnish actors born in 1962
Here are 9 famous actors from Finland were born in 1962:
Tero Jartti
Tero Jartti (March 16, 1962 Valtimo-) also known as Tero Einar Jartti is a Finnish screenwriter, film director, actor and film producer.
He studied at the Tampere School of Communication and went on to direct and produce various Finnish films, including "Kuningasjätkä" (1998), "Kaverille ei jätetä" (2001), "Hymypoika" (2003) and "Levottomat 3" (2004). Jartti has won several awards for his work, including "Best Script" at the Jussi Awards (Finnish film industry's highest honor) for "Kuningasjätkä". In addition to his work behind the camera, Jartti has also worked as an actor, appearing in both Finnish and American films, such as "The American" (2010) and "Iron Sky" (2012). He is also known for his work as a screenwriter, having written the screenplays for various TV series and films. Jartti continues to work in the film industry, both in Finland and internationally.
Martti Suosalo
Martti Suosalo (July 19, 1962 Oulu-) also known as Martti Suosala, Martti Juhani Suosalo or Mauno Suosalo is a Finnish singer and actor. He has one child, Siiri Suosalo.
Suosalo has had a successful career in both theatre and film. He is best known for his work in the Finnish National Theatre, where he has been a member of the ensemble since 1988. Suosalo has also appeared in several Finnish films, including "The Man Without a Past" (2002) which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
In addition to his acting career, Suosalo is also a talented singer. He has released several albums of Finnish music and has performed in concerts throughout Finland.
Suosalo has received several awards for his work, including the Jussi Award for Best Lead Actor for his role in the film "The Tough Ones" (1999). In 2012, he was awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland for his contributions to Finnish culture.
Outside of his artistic career, Suosalo is also known for his activism. He has been a vocal advocate for environmental causes and has worked to promote sustainable living practices in Finland.
Andy McCoy
Andy McCoy (October 11, 1962 Pelkosenniemi-) otherwise known as McCoy, Andy or Antti Hulkko is a Finnish musician, guitarist, songwriter, singer-songwriter, actor and record producer.
He is best known as the lead guitarist and main songwriter of the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, which achieved international success in the 1980s. McCoy has also released several solo albums throughout his career, the most recent being "21st Century Rocks" in 2015.
In addition to his musical career, McCoy has also ventured into the world of acting, appearing in various Finnish films and television shows. He also wrote and directed the 2005 feature film "The Real McCoy," which was based on his life.
Throughout his career, McCoy has battled with drug addiction and has been open about his struggles. He has sought treatment and continues to advocate for addiction recovery and mental health awareness.
Antti Raivio
Antti Raivio (November 12, 1962 Espoo-) is a Finnish actor.
Antti Raivio started his career as an actor in the 1980s and has worked in numerous films, television shows and theater productions. He is most known for his role as Inspector Kari Sorjonen in the popular Finnish crime drama, "Bordertown" ("Sorjonen" in Finnish), which has become an international hit on Netflix.
Raivio has also appeared in several other Finnish TV shows and films, including "Vares: Private Eye," "Blackout," and "Trench Road." In addition to acting, he has also directed and written scripts for theater productions.
In 2007, Raivio was awarded the Kultainen Venla (Golden Venla), Finland’s highest television award, for his supporting role in the drama series "Napapiirin Sankarit" (Lapland Odyssey).
Outside of his acting career, Raivio is a dedicated environmentalist and has been actively involved in various environmental campaigns in Finland.
Ilkka Heiskanen
Ilkka Heiskanen (January 11, 1962 Hamina-) also known as Viljo Ilari Ilkka Heiskanen is a Finnish actor and screenwriter.
Heiskanen is best known for his roles in various Finnish films and television series. Some of his most notable roles include the character of Jeremias in the 1986 film "The Winter War" and the character of Tapio in the 2005 film "Jade Warrior".
Aside from his acting career, Heiskanen is also a talented screenwriter. He has written the screenplays for several Finnish films such as "Layla" (1998) and "The Wooden Bridge" (1990), both of which were critically acclaimed.
Heiskanen has won several awards throughout his career for his contributions to Finnish cinema, including the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1990 and the Venla Award for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series in 2000.
Mikko Rasila
Mikko Rasila (October 30, 1962 Oulu-) also known as Mikko Heikki Rasila is a Finnish actor.
He began his acting career in the late 1980s and has since appeared in numerous Finnish television series and films, including "Kummeli Stories", "Kimmo" and "M/S Romantic". In addition to his work in front of the camera, Rasila has also worked as a voice actor, providing the Finnish voice for characters in animated films such as "Finding Nemo" and "Despicable Me". Rasila has won several awards for his performances, including the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Helmiä ja sikoja" (2003). Outside of his acting career, Rasila is also a musician and songwriter, having released several albums throughout his career.
Arto Koskinen
Arto Koskinen (January 20, 1962 Tornio-) is a Finnish film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.
He is best known for his work in Finnish cinema, having directed and produced several critically acclaimed films such as "Punainen Viiva" (1995), "Iiris" (2003) and "Kansallispäivä" (2016).
Koskinen began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1980s, before transitioning into writing and directing in the 1990s. In addition to his work in film, Koskinen has also directed several television shows and commercials.
Throughout his career, Koskinen has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including recognition at the Cannes Film Festival and the Helsinki International Film Festival. He is regarded as one of the most prominent filmmakers in Finland and continues to contribute to the country's thriving film industry.
Pentti Helin
Pentti Helin (April 20, 1962 Tampere-) is a Finnish actor.
He has appeared in numerous Finnish TV shows, films, and theatre productions throughout his career. Helin graduated from the Theatre Academy Helsinki in 1989 and began his professional acting career soon after. He is best known for his roles in popular Finnish TV series such as "Kotikatu" and "Tuntematon sotilas" (The Unknown Soldier). In addition to acting, Helin has also worked as a director and writer for theatre productions. He has received several awards for his contributions to Finnish culture, including the Order of the Lion of Finland in 2017. Helin is also a member of the Finnish Magic Circle and has performed magic tricks on stage in various productions.
Vesa Kietäväinen
Vesa Kietäväinen (April 25, 1962 Sodankylä-) is a Finnish actor.
He trained as an actor at the Theatre Academy in Helsinki and made his debut in 1984 in the Finnish film "Calamari Union". Kietäväinen has appeared in numerous film and television productions in Finland, such as "Kummeli V" and "Vares - Pahan Suudelma". He has also worked as a voice actor in several Finnish-dubbed versions of foreign films and TV shows. Kietäväinen is also known for his stage work, having performed in various theaters across Finland. In addition to acting, he has also written and directed theater productions, including adaptations of classic Finnish literature such as "The Unknown Soldier".