Jukka Virtanen

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.

Jukka Virtanen is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Joulukalenteri (1997), Menestyksen maku (1983), Rautakauppias Uuno Turhapuro, presidentin vävy (1978), Lottovoittaja UKK Turhapuro (1976), Millipilleri (1966), The Other Side of Hope (2017), Road North (2012), Uuno Turhapuro (1973). The recorded credits span 1960 to 2017, including 18 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.