Jussi Vatanen

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.

Jussi Vatanen is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Blue Baby (2026), The Kidnapping of a President (2026), Vinski 2 (2026), Fallen Leaves (2023), Siege 55 (2023), The Man Who Died (2022), Koskinen (2022), Bad Women (2022). The recorded credits span 2006 to 2026, including 20 movies and 10 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.