Kari-Pekka Toivonen (born 6 May 1967) is a
Finnish actor. He received a 2004 Best Actor
Jussi Award for the film ''Upswing''.
Taivonen, who received his
Master's Degree
A master's degree (from Latin ) is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional prac ...
at the
Helsinki Theatre Academy
The Theatre Academy (, ) is one of the three academies of the University of the Arts Helsinki and offers education in theatre and dance. It is Finland's largest education provider in its field and, with the exception of acting, the only one in th ...
,
was the recipient of a 2005
Shooting Stars Award
The Shooting Stars Awards are presented annually by the pan-European network organization European Film Promotion (EFP) to emerging actors from Europe. "Shooting Stars" is an initiative of the EFP for the international promotion and networking of ...
.
Filmography
* ''
The Path of the Righteous Men'' (2012)
* ''
The Storage
''The Storage'' () is a 2011 Finnish comedy film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy b ...
'' (2011)
* ''
Kolmistaan'' (2008, in coming) – Tomi Laakso
* ''
Sooloilua'' (2007, in coming)
* ''
V2 – jäätynyt enkeli'' (2007) – Taisto Pusenius
* ''
Rock'n Roll Never Dies'' (2006) – Pumppu
* ''
Suden arvoitus'' (2006)
* ''
Äideistä parhain'' (2005) – Lauri, Eero's father
* ''
Kukkia ja sidontaa'' (2004) – Ali Makkonen
* ''
Lapsia ja aikuisia – kuinka niitä tehdään?'' (2004) – Antero
* ''
Nousukausi'' (2003) – Kari
* ''
Lakeuden kutsu'' (2000) – Nikander's helper
* ''
Rukajärven tie'' (1999) – Leinonen
* ''
Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava'' (1997) – corporal Törönen
* ''
Sagojogan ministeri'' (1997) – Otto Swinskjöld
* ''
Peppi Pitkätossu'' (1997)
* ''
Tie naisen sydämeen'' (1996) – Kihara
* ''
Romanovin kivet'' (1993) – Valto
* ''
Ristilukki'' (1993) – Kuusinen
* ''
Häräntappoase'' (1989) – Late
References
External links
*
1967 births
Living people
Actors from Turku
Finnish male actors
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