Jukka Jalmari Virtanen (25 July 1933 – 1 September 2019) was a Finnish entertainer and author. He worked as both a film and television director, actor and host. He was also an accomplished songwriter. Starting originally as a newspaper columnist, Virtanen began his television career in the 1950s and his film career in the 1960s.

He won the Rose d'Or in 1965 for the entertainment program Lumilinna (The Cold Old Days). He starred in and directed many films written by Spede Pasanen, including Millipilleri, Pähkähullu Suomi and Noin 7 Veljestä, as well as playing bit parts in the Uuno Turhapuro franchise.

He was also the long-standing host of the TV show Levyraati (1980–1997) as well as Runoraati. Additionally, he was a songwriter for a number of prolific Finnish musical artists such as Ilkka Lipsanen.

Personal Details

• Born: 1933-07-25 in Jämsänkoski, Finland
• Known For: Acting

Jukka Virtanen Movies List

Looking for Jukka Virtanen movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• The Other Side of Hope (2017)
• Road North (2012)
• Uuno Turhapuro (1973)
• Häpy endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon (1977)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät (1992)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet (1991)
• Black on White (1968)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990)
• Lottovoittaja UKK Turhapuro (1976)
• Speedy Gonzales – noin 7 veljeksen poika (1970)

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