Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Known for Acting · 62 credits
- Born
- 1953-05-31 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Alatornio, Finland
Biography
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius (born 31 May 1953) is a Finnish actor, director, producer, screenwriter and politician. He has also released six records as a singer. He is a member of the Green League and was elected to the Finnish parliament in the 2019 election with 6,331 personal votes, but is not a member of the parliament any more.
Petelius's breakthrough was in Yleisradio's sketch series Velipuolikuu (1983), which he wrote and also acted in. The popularity gained by the series started Petelius's career as one of the most well-known comedians in Finland. He gained immense popularity due to his work in the sketch series Pulttibois (and its sequel, Manitbois) with Aake Kalliala.
Despite being known as a comedian Petelius has also acted in several more serious roles in films and television, especially in the recent years. He played Hietanen in Rauni Mollberg's The Unknown Soldier (1985). Other significant films have been e.g. Aki Kaurismäki's Hamlet Goes Business (1986), Åke Lindman's Lapin kullan kimallus (1999) and Peter Lindholm's Drakarna över Helsingfors (2001).
He also provided the Finnish voice of Timon in Leijonakuningas (The Lion King) (1994).
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Known For
Conflict
2024
as Kai Laavakuru
Honeybunnies
2017
as Pekka
Kaverille ei jätetä
1999
as Teukka / Kenraali Björkstam / Kauppias Karhunen / Risto Tuohi / Isännöitsijä / Tapio Rautakoura / Valokuvaaja / Veksi / Keijo
The Unknown Soldier
1985
as Hietanen
Calamari Union
1985
as Frank
The Manila Rope
1976
as Sotapoliisi
TV Shows (18)
Conflict
2024
as Kai Laavakuru
Kaverille ei jätetä
1999
as Teukka / Kenraali Björkstam / Kauppias Karhunen / Risto Tuohi / Isännöitsijä / Tapio Rautakoura / Valokuvaaja / Veksi / Keijo
Team Ahma
1998
as Jarno Ahma
Downshifters
2016
as Raimo Laamanen
Unknown Soldier
2018
as Kapteeni Kaarna
Ketonen & Myllyrinne
2006
Velipuolikuu
1983
Hymyhuulet
1987
as various
Hömppäveikot
1996
Tellus
2014
as Taneli Lokka
Ranuan kummit
2003
Akkaa päälle
1994
Ou Nou
2001
as Tapio Rautakoura
Pakanamaan kartta
1991
as Will
Lapin kullan kimallus
2001
as Nils 'Nisse' Lepistö
Tabu
1986
Tuntemattomalle Jumalalle
1993
as Raymond Mäkinen
Mutapainin ystävät
1984
as Various Characters
Movies (44)
Honeybunnies
2017
as Pekka
The Unknown Soldier
1985
as Hietanen
Calamari Union
1985
as Frank
The Manila Rope
1976
as Sotapoliisi
Jon
1983
as Jon's friend
Ryhmäteatteri
2018
Blindfolded
1999
as Ilmari Lätti, parturi
Lahja
1997
as Jouni
Dirty Hands
2015
as Slick
Pölhölä
1981
as Virkamies
The Look of a Killer
2016
as Ruuskanen
Huomenna
1986
as Polkupyöräilijä
Laulu
1986
Unknown Soldier
2017
as Kaarna
Ella and Friends 2: Paterock
2013
as Levy-yhtiön pomo
Rampe & Naukkis – kaikkien aikojen superpari
1990
as Rampe
Linnut
2006
as Busse
Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra
1991
as Pentti Tömisevä
Lyrics and Lace
1992
as Näremäki
Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla
1990
as Töppö
Lapin kullan kimallus
1999
as Nils Lepistö
Eila, Rampe and Baby Girl
2014
as Rampe
1944 The Final Defence
2007
as Kenraaliluutnantti Airo
Älä itke Iines
1987
Uuno Turhapuron veli
1994
as Purkka-Pekka Putelius
Hella W
2011
as Eino Salmelainen
August Fools
2013
as Poliisi
Kites Over Helsinki
2001
as Henrik Bexar
The Midwife
2015
as Jouni
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
1981
as Nilla Peuransurma
8-Ball
2013
as Elias Kaski
Onks' Viljoo näkyny?
1988
as Erkki Nyysteen / Postiljooni Uutela / Naema-Aslak / Valtte / Leo / Napoleon
Reunion
2015
as Lääkäri
Hamlet Goes Business
1987
as Hamlet
The Classic
2001
as Veisterä
Princess
2010
as potilas Kuronen ("Rovasti")
Once Upon a Time in the North
2012
as Notary Kustaa
Reunion 2: The Bachelor Party
2016
as Lääkäri
Love Records
2016
as Toivo Kärki
V. Y. Vihdoinkin yhdessä
1986
as Heikki "Hese" Nurmi
Addiction
2004
as Teppo
Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä
1982
as Vartija
Linna
1986
as Jeremia
Anita
1994
as DC Härkönen
About Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius (born 31 May 1953) is a Finnish actor, director, producer, screenwriter and politician. He has also released six records as a singer. He is a member of the Green League and was elected to the Finnish parliament in the 2019 election with 6,331 personal votes, but is not a member of the parliament any more. Petelius's breakthrough was in Yleisradio's sketch series Velipuolikuu (1983), which he wrote and also acted in. The popularity gained by the series started Petelius's career as one of the most well-known comedians in Fi… With 62 credits spanning from 1976 to 2024, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius has appeared in 44 films and 18 TV shows.
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- Honeybunnies (2017) — as Pekka
- The Unknown Soldier (1985) — as Hietanen
- Calamari Union (1985) — as Frank
- The Manila Rope (1976) — as Sotapoliisi
- Jon (1983) — as Jon's friend
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