Jussi Vatanen
Actor
48 years (Jan 30, 1978)Sonkajärvi, Finland
Known for
Jussi Vatanen is a Finnish actor, familiar in the way a regular face is familiar. 'Fallen Leaves' is the title most often attached to his name (Holappa). 'Unknown Soldier' is a further credit among many. At 48, the filmography is already a dense one. The credit list runs to 37 titles.
Jussi Vatanen
Actor
Known for
Jussi Vatanen is a Finnish actor, familiar in the way a regular face is familiar. 'Fallen Leaves' is the title most often attached to his name (Holappa). 'Unknown Soldier' is a further credit among many. At 48, the filmography is already a dense one. The credit list runs to 37 titles.
Movies: 25 titles
Plays Holappa
Fallen Leaves
2023
Plays Koskela
Unknown Soldier
2017
Plays Jaeger colonel Eero Kuussaari
The Kidnapping of a President
2026
Plays Janne
Lapland Odyssey
2010
Plays Karppinen
Vinski 2
2026
Plays Tuukka Tiensuu
Fanatics
2012
Plays Agentti
Risto
2011
Plays Kulta-Pete
We Are the Pirates of the Roads
2015
Plays Marko
Bad Women
2022
Plays Perämies Calle Snock
The Hijack That Went South
2013
Plays tarjoilija
Kolme suudelmaa
2006
Plays Cop on Duty
Legend of the Lake Bodom
2006
Plays Vaittinen
Off the Map
2016
Plays Kulmala
Heart of a Lion
2013
Plays Zaney
Dark Corners
2021
Plays Jali
Dirty Bomb
2011
Plays Samppa
Summer Is Crazy
2025
Producer
Plays Janne
Lapland Odyssey 3
2017
Plays Pasi Kauppi
Forest Giant
2020
Plays Julle Rekola
Towards the Day of Doom
2014
Plays Janne
Lapland Odyssey 2
2015
TV Shows: 12 titles
Plays Kimmo Hietala
Kimmo
2012
Plays Tohtori Jokinen
Lakeside Murders
2021
Plays Tommi Kuusela
Downshifters
2016
Plays Jaakko Kaunismaa
The Man Who Died
2022
Plays Seppo Kurtti
Man in Room 301
2019
Plays Esko Heinonen
Siege 55
2023
Plays Stadian opettaja
Alamaailma Trilogia
2010
Plays Koskela
Unknown Soldier
2018
Plays Kauno Jurvanen
Tauno Tukevan sota
2010
Plays Jaarnio
Etsijät
2023
Plays Yrittäjä #4
Uudisraivaaja
2006
Plays Nakkikioskin asiakas
Kotikatu
1995
Latest Trailers
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Blue Baby
Full Filmography
Blue Baby
Kari
2026
The Kidnapping of a President
Jaeger colonel Eero Kuussaari
2026
Vinski 2
Karppinen
2026
Etsijät
Jaarnio
2025Season 2
Summer Is Crazy
Samppa
2025
Fallen Leaves
Holappa
2023
Siege 55
Esko Heinonen · 6 episodes
2023–
The Man Who Died
Jaakko Kaunismaa · 6 episodes
2022–
Koskinen
Tohtori Jokinen
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jussi Vatanen and where are they from?
Jussi Vatanen is 48 years old, born on January 30, 1978 in Sonkajärvi, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Jussi Vatanen?
Jussi Vatanen is best known for roles in Fallen Leaves, Unknown Soldier, Lapland Odyssey.
How many movies has Jussi Vatanen been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Jussi Vatanen has appeared in 25 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Jussi Vatanen's first movie?
The career of Jussi Vatanen began with Kolme suudelmaa (2006).
What is Jussi Vatanen's most recent movie or series?
Jussi Vatanen's most recent release is Blue Baby, which premiered on September 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Jussi Vatanen appeared in?
On television, Jussi Vatanen has appeared in Unknown Soldier, Man in Room 301, Kimmo, The Man Who Died.
Does Jussi Vatanen have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jussi Vatanen's upcoming work includes: Red Snow (2026).
Jussi Vatanen
1978-01-30 · Sonkajärvi, Finland
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.