Jani Volanen
Actor · Writer
55 years (Nov 1, 1971)Helsinki, Finland
Known for
Jani Volanen is a durable Finnish actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Deadwind' counts among the more visible credits. The first screen credit dates from 1990. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 36 years. his Father in 'Hatching' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Jani Volanen
Actor · Writer
Known for
Jani Volanen is a durable Finnish actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Deadwind' counts among the more visible credits. The first screen credit dates from 1990. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 36 years. his Father in 'Hatching' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Movies: 36 titles
Plays Father
Hatching
2022
Plays Juha's Co-worker
Dogs Don't Wear Pants
2019
Writer
Plays The Bouncer
The Bouncer
2020
Plays Reverend Heikkinen
Ylikävely
2008
Plays Petri
Butterflies
2024
Plays Ville
Ladies of Steel
2020
Plays Ohjaaja
The Prince of Soap
2006
Plays Porttivahti Räikkönen
Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava
1997
Plays Eikka
Love and Other Troubles
2012
Plays Nipa
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
2006
Plays Pekka Perä
The Mine
2016
Plays Ville
Ladies of Steel: Like There's No Tomorrow
2025
Plays Pekka
Happier Times, Grump
2018
Plays Alikersantti Räikkönen
Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät
1992
Plays Vartiomies Räikkönen
Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni
1994
Plays Asko
Eden
2020
Plays Priest
One Foot Under
2009
Plays Sotamies Räikkönen
Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet
1991
Plays Hjalmar Kalm
Laugh or Die
2018
Plays Baarimikko
Rakastin epätoivoista naista
1999
Director
Plays Yanee
The Joyboys Story
1997
Plays Olli
Man's Job
2007
Writer
Plays Veli Korhonen
Distractions
2015
Plays Ilari
Forbidden Fruit
2009
Plays Clown
Fire-Eater
1998
Plays Räikkönen
Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva
1990
Plays Kake
Homecoming
2015
Plays Otso
Summer Is Crazy
2025
Plays Kittilän runkkareiden pomo
Lapland Odyssey 3
2017
Plays Lääkäri Erjomaa
Falling Angels
2008
Plays Toimituspäällikkö
Playing Solo
2007
Plays Hans
On Thin Ice
2009
Plays Henrik
Romanovin kivet
1993
TV Shows: 10 titles
Plays Kyösti Pöysti (Voice) / Juhani Kontiovaara (Voice)
Jefferson Anderson
2007
Plays Paul
Nurses
2014
Plays Usko Bergdahl
Deadwind
2018
Plays Rami
Suojelijat
2008
Plays Jaska Lahti
Bullets
2018
Director
Plays Various
Ihmebantu
2009
Plays Mies kapakassa
Kaverille ei jätetä
1999
Plays Juha Kemppi
Maan mitta
2007
Plays Petri Kivelä
Virta
2011
Plays Akseli
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
2000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jani Volanen and where are they from?
Jani Volanen is 55 years old, born on November 1, 1971 in Helsinki, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Jani Volanen?
Jani Volanen is best known for roles in Hatching, Dogs Don't Wear Pants, Matti: Hell Is for Heroes.
How many movies has Jani Volanen been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Jani Volanen has appeared in 36 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Jani Volanen's first movie?
The career of Jani Volanen began with Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990).
What is Jani Volanen's most recent movie or series?
Jani Volanen's most recent release is L/over – ikuisesti minun, which premiered on January 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Jani Volanen appeared in?
On television, Jani Volanen has appeared in Deadwind, Jefferson Anderson, Bullets, Ihmebantu.
Jani Volanen
1971-11-01 · Helsinki, Finland
Jani Kristian Volanen (born 1 November 1971) is a Finnish actor, director and writer. He has appeared in films such as The Romanov Stones (1993), Homecoming (2015), The Mine (2016), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) and Hatching (2022). He is also a creator of a mystery thriller series Summer of Sorrow.