Finnish actors born in 1974
Here are 6 famous actors from Finland were born in 1974:
Juho Milonoff
Juho Milonoff (February 26, 1974 Helsinki-) is a Finnish actor.
He is best known for his work in comedy as a member of the comedy group "Kummeli" and as an actor in the critically acclaimed films "Rare Exports" and "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki". Milonoff's career in the arts began in theatre, and he has worked with several acclaimed theatre companies in Finland. He has also made appearances in popular Finnish television shows such as "Kimmo" and "Putoo". In addition to his work as an actor, Milonoff is also a musician and has released several albums with his band "Kuningas Pähkinä".
Carl-Gustaf Wentzel
Carl-Gustaf Wentzel (October 15, 1974 Helsinki-) a.k.a. Carl-Gustav Wentzel, Carl-Gustaf Georg Wentzel or Carl Gustaf Wentzel is a Finnish actor.
He graduated from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2001 and has since acted in numerous TV series, films and theatre productions in both Finland and Sweden. Wentzel is particularly known for his work in the TV series "Roba" and "Syke". In addition to acting, he also works as a voice actor and has dubbed various characters in both Finnish and Swedish versions of movies and TV series. Wentzel is fluent in several languages, including Finnish, Swedish, English, German and French.
Ville Tiihonen
Ville Tiihonen (February 23, 1974 Helsinki-) is a Finnish actor.
He is best known for his work in Finnish television and film industry. Ville Tiihonen started his acting career in the early 2000s and soon became a well-known face in the Finnish entertainment industry. He has appeared in several popular Finnish TV series, including "Kotikatu", "Sydänjää" and "Sisarvaimot".
Apart from television shows, Tiihonen has also acted in a number of films. Some of his notable works include "Blackout" (2008), "Helsinki-Uusimaa" (2009), "Lovemilla" (2015) and "The Unknown Soldier" (2017).
In addition to his acting career, Ville Tiihonen is also an accomplished musician. He is the lead singer of a Finnish band called "M.A. Numminen & Pedro Hietanen" and has been performing with them since 2005. He has also released a solo album titled "Piiloon" in 2011.
Overall, Ville Tiihonen is a versatile artist who has made a significant contribution to the Finnish arts and entertainment scene.
Jaakko Kuusisto
Jaakko Kuusisto (January 17, 1974 Lahti-) otherwise known as Kuusisto, Jaakko is a Finnish actor, film director, violinist, composer and conductor.
He comes from a family of musicians and started playing the violin at a young age. Kuusisto has performed as a soloist with many renowned orchestras and conductors around the world. In addition to his work as a musician, he has also made a name for himself as a film director and composer, with several of his works being featured in film festivals and winning awards. Kuusisto has also conducted many orchestras as a guest conductor, and has served as the artistic director of the Oulu Symphony Orchestra. He continues to be an active performer and creator in multiple artistic fields.
Tomi Putaansuu
Tomi Putaansuu (February 15, 1974 Rovaniemi-) also known as Lordi, Mr., Tomi Petteri Putaansuu, Lordi or Mr. Lordi is a Finnish singer, musician, songwriter, actor, screenwriter and painter.
He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band Lordi, which he founded in 1992. Putaansuu's stage persona as "Mr. Lordi" includes wearing a monster mask and costume, which has become a trademark of the band.
Aside from his musical career, Putaansuu has also dabbled in acting and screenwriting, making his debut in the horror-comedy film "Dark Floors" in 2008, which he also wrote and co-produced. He has since made appearances in several Finnish movies and TV shows, and has also lent his voice to various animated shows and movies.
As a painter, Putaansuu's artwork often features horror and fantasy themes, and has been exhibited in galleries across Europe. He has also designed album artwork and merchandise for his band, as well as other artists.
Despite his success, Putaansuu has remained a rather private person, rarely giving interviews and keeping his personal life out of the public eye.
Janne Kinnunen
Janne Kinnunen (July 25, 1974 Kontiolahti-) a.k.a. Janne Jaakko Tapani Kinnunen is a Finnish actor.
He is best known for his work in Finnish television series and films. Kinnunen started his acting career in the early 2000s, and has since appeared in numerous popular TV shows and films. Some of his notable works include the TV series "Siskonpeti", "Roba" and "Koukussa", and the movies "Bodom" and "The Mine". Kinnunen has also worked as a director, writer, and producer in the Finnish film industry. In addition to his acting career, Kinnunen is also a trained carpenter and has a passion for woodworking.