Taneli Mäkelä
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Taneli Mäkelä is a Finnish actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. Another entry worth naming is 'The Winter War'. 57 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Seller of the Restaurant in 'The Other Side of Hope' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Taneli Mäkelä
35 Movies
22 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Taneli Mäkelä is a Finnish actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. Another entry worth naming is 'The Winter War'. 57 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Seller of the Restaurant in 'The Other Side of Hope' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Movies
Plays Seller of the Restaurant
The Other Side of Hope
2017
Plays Milla's Father
Naked Harbour
2012
Plays Esa Ryynänen, Marjan isä
Gold Digger
2016
Plays Johan
Wingman 2
2026
Plays Nuuskamuikkunen (voice)
Moomins and the Comet Chase
2010
Plays Lauri
FC Venus
2005
Plays Eikka
Jackpot
2006
Plays Helsingin juontaja
Pearls and Pigs
2003
Plays Martti Hakala
The Winter War
1989
Plays Johan
Luottomies-elokuva: All in
2024
Plays Kaijan isä Kalevi
Happy Sassy Beautiful
2026
Plays Johanneksen isä
95
2017
Writer
Plays Aulis Kaakko
Fakta homma
1987
Plays Päätoimittaja
Tie naisen sydämeen
1996
Plays Kenraali Ribbergin adjutantti
Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni
1994
Plays Sakari Nevanen
Lain ulkopuolella
1987
Plays Maxim
Heavysaurs: The Movie
2015
Plays Mies huoltoasemalla
The Subtenant
2008
Plays Eino S. Repo
Spede
2023
Plays Onni Pukari
Vaiennut kylä
1997
Plays Sakari Kantola
Once Upon a Time in the North
2012
Plays Adan Isä
If You Love
2010
Plays Anders Blom
Love Records
2016
Plays Martti
Three in Love
2008
Plays Autonasentaja
Kaikki hyvin, Pekka
2016
Plays Jääskeläinen
Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva
1990
Plays Timo
Lapland Odyssey 3
2017
Plays Ailan isä
Falling Angels
2008
Plays Erkki
Plainlands
1988
Plays Suuronen, meijerin konsulentti
Akallinen mies
1986
Plays Pentti Maalismaa
Blue Corner
2002
Plays Niilo Kalevi Rotko
Anita
1994
Plays Jouko
Adult Camp
2015
TV Shows
Plays Arto Maasalmi
Kotikatu
1995
Plays Tauno
Sunnuntailounas
2018
Plays Rauno Ylikorpi
Arctic Circle
2018
Plays Tapani Riihimäki
Ihmisten puolue
2008
Creator
Plays Alpo Kurkinen
Team Ahma
1998
Plays Jukka Vanhatalo
Duke of the Suburbs
2018
Writer
Plays Aulis Kaakko
Fakta homma
1986
Plays Tarkastaja Joel Lehtonen
Milkshake
1994
Plays Reino Kurkela
Ou Nou
2001
Plays Jarmo Kiiski
Helsinki Syndrome
2022
Plays Hannu Sivenius
Replacements
2016
Plays Frodo
The Hobbits
1993
Plays Martti
Kimmo
2012
Plays Markku Hietamaa
Hunajan maku
1993
Plays Martti Hakala
The Winter War
1991
Plays Aarnio
Tuntemattomalle Jumalalle
1993
Director
Plays Autokauppias
Kaverille ei jätetä
1999
Plays Johan Renwall
Wingman
2016
Plays Taisto Harmaja
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
2000
Plays Juha Merivaara
Rikospoliisi Maria Kallio
2003
Plays Yves Cousteau
Lihaksia ja luoteja
1996
Plays Carl
Maigret
1991
Latest Trailers
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Spede
Full Filmography
Happy Sassy Beautiful
Kaijan isä Kalevi
2026
Film
Wingman 2
Johan
2026
Film
Luottomies-elokuva: All in
Johan
2024
Film
Spede
Eino S. Repo
2023
Film
Helsinki Syndrome
Jarmo Kiiski · 14 episodes
2022–
TV
Arctic Circle
Rauno Ylikorpi · 42 episodes
2018–
TV
Duke of the Suburbs
Jukka Vanhatalo · 18 episodes
2018–
TV
Sunnuntailounas
Tauno · 50 episodes
2018–
TV
95
Johanneksen isä
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Taneli Mäkelä and where are they from?
Taneli Mäkelä is 67 years old, born on March 10, 1959 in Espoo, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Taneli Mäkelä?
Taneli Mäkelä is best known for roles in The Other Side of Hope, The Winter War, Naked Harbour.
How many movies has Taneli Mäkelä been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Taneli Mäkelä has appeared in 35 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Taneli Mäkelä's first movie?
The career of Taneli Mäkelä began with Akallinen mies (1986).
What is Taneli Mäkelä's most recent movie or series?
Taneli Mäkelä's most recent release is Happy Sassy Beautiful, which premiered on February 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Taneli Mäkelä appeared in?
On television, Taneli Mäkelä has appeared in Arctic Circle, Maigret, Helsinki Syndrome, The Hobbits.
Taneli Mäkelä
1959-03-10 · Espoo, Finland
If longevity counts for anything, Taneli Mäkelä is a Finnish actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. Another entry worth naming is 'The Winter War'. 57 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Seller of the Restaurant in 'The Other Side of Hope' is the role that outgrew the rest.