Jukka Puotila (born 9 September 1955) is a Finnish actor and impersonator.[1] He appeared in more than sixty films since 1981. In television, he is best known as Pertti Mäkimaa in Yle TV1's drama series Kotikatu (1995–2012).
Jukka Puotila | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actor, impersonator |
Years active | 1981–present |
He has imitated several famous Finnish people, such as Sauli Niinistö, Paavo Väyrynen, Timo Soini, Antero Mertaranta, Carl-Erik Creutz, Raimo Ilaskivi, Tommi Mäkinen and Seppo Kääriäinen.
Selected filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Kummeli: Kultakuume | ||
2004 | Addiction | Herman | |
2007 | The Year of the Wolf | ||
2010 | The Emperor's Secret | voice only | |
2011 | Dirty Bomb | ||
2015 | Armi elää! | ||
2021 | Reunion 3: Singles Cruise |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986–1988 | Fakta homma | Hairdresser | Supporting role |
1995–2012 | Kotikatu | Pertti Mäkimaa | Regular role; 480 episodes |
2017 | Putous | Sauli Niinistö | Guest star |
References
edit- ^ "Kulttuurivieras Jukka Puotila puhuu syövästään: "Kun olet huonossa kunnossa, siinä ei ole mitään karismaattista"". Yle Uutiset. Retrieved 2017-10-23.