Esko Salminen
Actor · Since 1988
Known for
Esko Salminen is one of the more persistent actors of his generation recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. For much of the audience, Esko Salminen is Crook from 'Ariel', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'The Winter War'. 1949 is the year the filmography opens.
Esko Salminen
Actor · Since 1988
58 Movies · 8 Series
Esko Salminen is one of the more persistent actors of his generation recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. For much of the audience, Esko Salminen is Crook from 'Ariel', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'The Winter War'. 1949 is the year the filmography opens.
Movies
Plays Henrik Bäär
Days of Grace
1999
Plays Crook
Ariel
1988
Plays Matteus
Honeybunnies
2017
Plays Eero Lahti - nykyaika
Mother of Mine
2005
Plays Kessu
Varpuset
2005
Plays Esa Linnainmaa
Kiss Me in the Rain
1999
Plays Luigi Cravatto
Pähkähullu Suomi
1967
Plays Inspector Max Nummensyrjä
Kaikki pelissä
1994
Plays Matti Laurila
The Winter War
1989
Plays Erkki
Hyväntekijä
2014
Plays Aarne Niskavuori
Niskavuori
1984
Plays Heikki Holm
Scandal in the Girls' School
1960
Plays Orvo Pruun
Siriuksen vieraat
1987
Plays Kertoja
Aapo
1994
Plays Lars-Jukka Lampinen
The Dissidents
2017
Plays Kari, Helvi Östman's henchman
Make Like a Thief
1964
Plays Dancing teacher
Cha Cha Cha
1989
Plays Suvi's father
Apinan vuosi
1983
Plays Kataja
The Storage
2011
Plays Kurre
Minkkiturkki
1961
Plays Eino
Gloriously Wasted
2012
Plays Ruotsalainen vakooja
Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet
1991
Plays Kaarlo
Pedon merkki
1981
Plays Giant guinea pig (voice)
Super Furball
2018
Plays Eino Leino
Poet and Muse
1978
Plays Rallin voittaja Veikkola
Rakkaus alkaa aamuyöstä
1966
Plays Klaus
Hamlet Goes Business
1987
Plays Paavo Korpela
Jengi
1963
Plays Kertoja
Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä
1982
Plays Arwid
Flame Top
1980
Plays Paavo
Brothers
2011
Plays Antti Välitalo
Once Upon a Time in the North
2012
Plays Bert
Valkoinen kääpiö
1986
Plays Kansliapäällikkö Ståhl
August Fools
2013
Plays Kari Syysmäki
Marraskuun harmaa valo
1993
Plays Reino Tuomainen
Preludes to Ecstasy
1961
Plays Jake's Father
The Last Border
1993
Plays Tarmo Turhapuro
Uuno Turhapuron veli
1994
Plays Lindström
The Prodigal Son
1992
Plays Leppä
Gas, Inspector Palmu!
1961
Plays Heikki Lilja
Johan nyt on markkinat!
1966
Plays Veikko
Plainlands
1988
Plays Kataja
The Storage 2
2018
Plays Ville Valkonen
Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu
1962
Plays Ukki
Unna and Nuuk
2006
Plays Boy
Opettajatar seikkailee
1960
Plays Manolito
Speedy Gonzales – noin 7 veljeksen poika
1970
Plays Rauno Rämekorpi
Kymmenen riivinrautaa
2002
Plays Ilmari Kosonen
Tyttö ja hattu
1961
Plays Jaakko
Boy Upside Down
2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Esko Salminen and where are they from?
Esko Salminen is 86 years old, born on October 12, 1940 in Helsinki, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Esko Salminen?
Esko Salminen is best known for roles in Ariel, The Winter War, Hamlet Goes Business.
How many movies has Esko Salminen been in?
Over a 77-year career (since 1949), Esko Salminen has appeared in 58 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Esko Salminen's first movie?
The career of Esko Salminen began with Katupeilin takana (1949).
What is Esko Salminen's most recent movie or series?
Esko Salminen's most recent release is Not Withholding Anything from You, which premiered on March 7, 2024.
What TV shows has Esko Salminen appeared in?
On television, Esko Salminen has appeared in Raid, The Age of Iron, Rikospoliisi ei laula, The Winter War.
Esko Salminen
1940-10-12 · Helsinki, Finland
Esko Salminen is one of the more persistent actors of his generation recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. For much of the audience, Esko Salminen is Crook from 'Ariel', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'The Winter War'. 1949 is the year the filmography opens.