Jussi Vatanen

Born: 1978-01-30

Birthplace: Sonkajärvi, Finland

Biography

Jussi Vatanen (born 30 January 1978 in Sonkajärvi) is a Finnish actor. He graduated from Theatre Academy Helsinki in 2005 and has since then worked for several Finnish theatres. He became a household name in Finland after joining the cast of a weekly sketch comedy show Putous in its second season in 2011.

Vatanen has also appeared in other television programs and films. In 2010, he was nominated for a Jussi Award for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in a Dome Karukoski film Lapland Odyssey. He has also appeared in films The Unknown Soldier (2017) and Fallen Leaves (2023), for which both he was nominated for Jussi Awards as well.

Vatanen is married to a singer Marika Tuhkala. They have a daughter.

Known For

Fallen Leaves
The Kidnapping of a President
Unknown Soldier
Vinski 2
Lapland Odyssey
Fanatics
We Are the Pirates of the Roads
Legend of the Lake Bodom
Blue Baby
The Hijack That Went South

Top Movie Credits

Fallen Leaves Holappa
The Kidnapping of a President Jaeger colonel Eero Kuussaari
Unknown Soldier Koskela
Vinski 2 Karppinen
Lapland Odyssey Janne
Fanatics Tuukka Tiensuu
We Are the Pirates of the Roads Kulta-Pete
Legend of the Lake Bodom Cop on Duty
Blue Baby Kari
The Hijack That Went South Perämies Calle Snock