Kaija Pakarinen
Known for
Kaija Pakarinen has grown into a veteran Finnish actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'The Man Without a Past' is the most-watched work of the career, as Kaisa Nieminen. Among the rest of the work, 'The Other Side of Hope' stands out. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama. Very few actresses keep finding work for 46 years.
Kaija Pakarinen
30 Movies
19 Series
Kaija Pakarinen has grown into a veteran Finnish actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'The Man Without a Past' is the most-watched work of the career, as Kaisa Nieminen. Among the rest of the work, 'The Other Side of Hope' stands out. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama. Very few actresses keep finding work for 46 years.
Movies
Plays Wikström's Wife
The Other Side of Hope
2017
Plays Woman in Dressing Gown
Drifting Clouds
1996
Plays Kaisa Nieminen
The Man Without a Past
2002
Plays Anja
Harvest
2006
Plays Leila
Lahja
1997
Plays Reporter (voice)
Kiss Me in the Rain
1999
Plays Marja Riekkola-Vanhanen
The Mine
2016
Plays Aune
Joensuun Elli
2004
Plays Kaarina
Four Little Adults
2023
Plays Neighbor #1
Raspberry Boat Refugee
2014
Plays Äiti
Love and Fury
2016
Plays Valpuri
Devil's Bride
2016
Plays Leilan sisko (voice)
Letters to Father Jacob
2009
Plays Aili Ervast
Lapin kullan kimallus
1999
Plays Merja Kesämaa
Trench Road
2004
Plays Pihla's mother
Void
2018
Plays Leena Palo
Tilinteko
1987
Plays Linda Tanner
Hella W
2011
Plays Stigun äiti
Body Fat Index of Love
2012
Plays Vanginvartija
8-Ball
2013
Plays Therapist
Almost 18
2012
Plays Nina
Yötyö
1988
Plays Inarin äiti
Lapland Odyssey 4
2022
Plays Vuokko
Summer Is Crazy
2025
Plays Marja, Sakarin äiti
Hush
2012
Plays Anneli
Häät ennen hautajaisia
2022
Plays Saiman anoppi
Stars Above
2012
Plays Lääkäri
Enkeli tulessa
2004
Plays Miia Palokärki
Cupid Aims High
1990
TV Shows
Plays Regina Mälkki
Ihmisten puolue
2008
Plays Kaija Kuusela
Downshifters
2016
Plays Katri Seppä / Katri Ingberg
Hovimäki
1999
Plays Paula Laine
Uudisraivaaja
2006
Plays Arja
A Piece of My Heart
2021
Plays Marjatta
Deadwind
2018
Plays Markon äiti
Sininen enkeli
2022
Plays Päivi Koivu
The Paradise
2020
Plays Pirkko
Reindeer Mafia
2023
Plays Eeva Kurtti
Man in Room 301
2019
Plays Lemminki's sister
The Age of Iron
1982
Plays Tuulin opettaja
Kotikatu
1995
Plays Mailis Åberg
Kirje isältä
2003
Plays Anja Aropalo
Raja
2014
Plays Henna
Kiinnisidottu
1994
Plays Helena
Kaverille ei jätetä
1999
Plays Ritva
Nurses
2014
Plays Hertta
Kimmo
2012
Plays Irma Kerppo
Seconds
2024
Latest Trailers
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Four Little Adults
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Summer Is Crazy
Vuokko
2025
Film
Seconds
Irma Kerppo · 1 episode
2024
TV
Four Little Adults
Kaarina
2023
Film
Getaways & Dreams
Kassaneiti
2023
Film
Reindeer Mafia
Pirkko · 8 episodes
2023–
TV
Sininen enkeli
Markon äiti · 8 episodes
2022
TV
Lapland Odyssey 4
Inarin äiti
2022
Film
Häät ennen hautajaisia
Anneli
2022
Film
A Piece of My Heart
Arja · 8 episodes
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kaija Pakarinen and where are they from?
Kaija Pakarinen is 72 years old, born on January 7, 1954 in Rääkkylä, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Kaija Pakarinen?
Kaija Pakarinen is best known for roles in The Man Without a Past, The Other Side of Hope, Drifting Clouds.
How many movies has Kaija Pakarinen been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Kaija Pakarinen has appeared in 30 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Kaija Pakarinen's first movie?
The career of Kaija Pakarinen began with Martinin rikos (1980).
What is Kaija Pakarinen's most recent movie or series?
Kaija Pakarinen's most recent release is Priest and the Ugly Christmas Tree, which premiered on September 20, 2025.
What TV shows has Kaija Pakarinen appeared in?
On television, Kaija Pakarinen has appeared in Deadwind, Man in Room 301, Reindeer Mafia, Kimmo.
Kaija Pakarinen
1954-01-07 · Rääkkylä, Finland
Kaija Pakarinen has grown into a veteran Finnish actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'The Man Without a Past' is the most-watched work of the career, as Kaisa Nieminen. Among the rest of the work, 'The Other Side of Hope' stands out. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The bulk of the career has been spent in drama. Very few actresses keep finding work for 46 years.