Finnish actors born in 1963
Here are 7 famous actors from Finland were born in 1963:
Tony Halme
Tony Halme (January 6, 1963 Helsinki-January 8, 2010 Helsinki) otherwise known as Tony Christian Halme, Tony 'The Viking' Halme, Tony 'The Viking' White, Tony 'Viking' Halme, Ludvig Borga, Viikinki, The Viking, Finland Thor or Finnish Hellraiser Thor was a Finnish writer, politician, actor, professional boxer, wrestler and athlete.
He started his athletic career as a shot putter and discus thrower, winning several national championships in these events. He then transitioned to professional wrestling, where he competed under various names across Europe and Japan, and eventually joined the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the early 1990s, where he became known as Ludvig Borga.
After retiring from wrestling, Halme became involved in politics in his home country of Finland. He was elected to the Finnish parliament in 2003 as a member of the True Finns party and served until 2007. Halme was also a prolific author and published several books throughout his life.
Despite his many accomplishments, Halme struggled with addiction and mental health issues in his later years. He died by suicide in 2010 at the age of 47.
Timo Jurkka
Timo Jurkka (October 6, 1963 Helsinki-) is a Finnish actor.
He graduated from the Theater Academy of Helsinki in 1987 and has since worked in various theater productions, films, and TV series. Some of his notable works include the Finnish TV series "Tuntematon Sotilas" (The Unknown Soldier) in 1985 and the film "Pelicanman" in 2004. Jurkka has also received several awards for his acting, including a Venla Award in 2010 for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Vikings". In addition to acting, Jurkka is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to several Finnish dubs of foreign films and TV shows.
Risto Kaskilahti
Risto Kaskilahti (January 29, 1963 Viitasaari-) also known as Risto Pekka Kaskilahti or Risto Juhani Kaskilahti is a Finnish actor and tv personality. He has two children, Saara Kaskilahti and Siiri Kaskilahti.
Kaskilahti is best known for his television work as a host, commentator and reporter on various programs, including the Finnish version of "Survivor" and the popular game show "Kymppitonni". He got his start in the entertainment industry as a rock musician, playing bass guitar in the band Popeda for a brief period in the early 80s. Later, he took on more acting roles, appearing in several Finnish films and TV shows. Kaskilahti is also a trained diver and has worked as a dive master in Thailand. In addition, he is an advocate for the environment and has been involved in various environmental organizations throughout his career.
Pini Hellstedt
Pini Hellstedt (May 24, 1963 Helsinki-) also known as Antti Hellstedt or Antti "Pini" Hellstedt is a Finnish cinematographer and actor.
Pini Hellstedt started his career as a cinematographer working on short films and music videos in the 1980s. He then went on to work as a camera operator and later as a director of photography for feature films, documentaries, and television series in Finland and abroad. Some of his notable works include the Finnish films "The Man Without a Past" (2002), "Le Havre" (2011), and "The Other Side of Hope" (2017), directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Hellstedt has also acted in several films and TV series, including the Finnish crime series "Bordertown" (2016-), where he played the role of Pauli Aalto, a forensic investigator. Additionally, he has taught cinematography at various film schools and universities in Finland and has also been a jury member for several international film festivals.
Pasi Heikura
Pasi Heikura (April 14, 1963 Karvia-) also known as Heikura, Pasi is a Finnish presenter and actor.
Heikura rose to fame in the 1990s as a TV presenter, hosting several popular shows on YLE, the Finnish national broadcasting company. In addition to his on-screen work, Heikura is also a talented actor, having appeared in numerous Finnish films and TV series over the years. He has won critical acclaim for his performances, and has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. In recent years, Heikura has continued to work in the entertainment industry, and remains a beloved public figure in Finland. He is married and has two children.
Mats Långbacka
Mats Långbacka (September 19, 1963 Helsinki-) also known as Mats Anders Långbacka is a Finnish actor, film producer, television producer and screenwriter.
He is best known for his work in the Finnish film industry and has worked on several award-winning productions. Långbacka started his career as an actor in the late 1980s and has since appeared in numerous Finnish feature films and television series. He then ventured into film and television production and has produced several successful projects including the hit TV series ‘Napapiirin Sankarit’ (Lapland Odyssey) and films like ‘Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale’ and ‘The Mine’. As a screenwriter, he has collaborated on several projects and has won accolades for his writing skills. Långbacka is known for his versatile skills and has worked across different genres of films and television. He continues to be an important figure in the Finnish film industry and is highly respected for his contributions to the field.
Christian Lindblad
Christian Lindblad (March 29, 1963 Varkaus-) is a Finnish film director, film editor, screenwriter, cinematographer, actor and film producer.
He began his career in the Finnish film industry in the 1980s as a film editor and soon transitioned to directing. He is best known for his visually stunning films featuring strong performances from his actors.
Lindblad has won several awards for his work, including multiple Jussi Awards (the Finnish equivalent of the Academy Awards) for Best Director and Best Screenplay. He has also been recognized internationally for his films, which have been screened at numerous film festivals around the world.
In addition to his work in film, Lindblad has also acted in several Finnish TV and film productions. He is known for his versatility both in front of and behind the camera.
Currently, Lindblad is working on his latest film project, expected to be released in the next few years.