Finnish actors died at age 68
Here are 4 famous actors from Finland died at 68:
Esko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari (November 23, 1938 Lapua-December 17, 2006 Seinäjoki) also known as Esko Vilhelm Nikkari was a Finnish actor.
He died caused by cancer.
Nikkari began his acting career in the 1960s and appeared in numerous films and television series throughout his career. He was particularly known for his roles in the films "The Boys", "Shadow in Paradise", and "Jadesoturi". Nikkari was also a celebrated theater actor, having performed at multiple theaters in Finland including the Helsinki City Theatre, Tampere Theater, and Turku City Theatre. In addition to acting, Nikkari was also a trained equestrian and an expert in horsemanship. He was passionate about animals and even worked as a horse trainer earlier in his career.
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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.
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Ior Bock
Ior Bock (January 17, 1942 Finland-October 23, 2010 Helsinki) was a Finnish lighting technician, actor and tour guide.
He died as a result of murder.
Ior Bock was a controversial figure in Finland, known for his eccentric beliefs and teachings. He was particularly interested in Finnish mythology and reportedly claimed to be a descendant of ancient Finnish kings. Bock gained a significant following after making a series of videos in which he shared his views on various topics, including history, spirituality, and politics. His beliefs were often considered unorthodox and he was criticized for promoting pseudo-scientific ideas. Despite this, he remained a popular figure, and after his death, his followers continued to honor his memory.
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Ville-Veikko Salminen
Ville-Veikko Salminen (August 23, 1937 Turku-January 16, 2006 Helsinki) also known as V-V Salminen or Ville Salminen was a Finnish actor and television director.
He died in cancer.
Salminen began his acting career in 1960 at the Theatre Academy of Helsinki. He was a prolific actor, with over 50 roles in film, theater and television during his career. He was particularly known for his comedic roles and his work with the avant-garde theater group The Open Theater. Later on in his career, he transitioned to become a successful television director, directing popular Finnish shows such as "Kolmistaan" and "Terapiassa". In 1985, he received the Jussi Award, the highest honor for film in Finland, for his role in the film "Kun jo kuollaan pois". Despite his success in front of and behind the camera, Salminen was known for his modesty and down-to-earth demeanor.
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