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Pirkka-Pekka Petelius

Pirkka-Pekka Petelius

Actor · born 31 May 1953 · Alatornio, Finland

Pirkka-Pekka Petelius (born 31 May 1953) is a Finnish actor, director, producer, screenwriter and politician. He has also released six records as a singer. He is a member of the Green League and was elected to the Finnish parliament in the 2019 election with 6,331 personal votes, but is not a member of the parliament any more.

Petelius's breakthrough was in Yleisradio's sketch series Velipuolikuu (1983), which he wrote and also acted in. The popularity gained by the series started Petelius's career as one of the most well-known comedians in Finland. He gained immense popularity due to his work in the sketch series Pulttibois (and its sequel, Manitbois) with Aake Kalliala.

Where to start: Unknown Soldier (2017).

As actor 42

TV shows 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pirkka-Pekka Petelius movie?

By viewer score, Unknown Soldier (2017) at 7.4/10.

What are Pirkka-Pekka Petelius’s most popular movies?

Unknown Soldier, Calamari Union, Hamlet Goes Business.

How many movies has Pirkka-Pekka Petelius made?

42 films on TMDB, 42 as actor.

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