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J. Karjalainen

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J. Karjalainen was born on 1 April 1957 in Helsinki, Finland. He is a composer and actor, known for Esa ja Vesa - auringonlaskun ratsastajat (1994), Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin (1983) and The Mercenary Soldier (1997). He is married to Kati Bergman. They have one child.
BornApril 1, 1957
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    • Known for

    Esa ja Vesa - auringonlaskun ratsastajat (1994)
    Esa ja Vesa - auringonlaskun ratsastajat
    5.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 1994
    Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin (1983)
    Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin
    5.0
    • Composer
    • 1983
    The Mercenary Soldier (1997)
    The Mercenary Soldier
    5.7
    • Soundtrack("Hän", "Kolme cowboyta", "Sekaisin")
    • 1997
    Kalle Ahola and Marja Pyykkö in The Killing of a Cat (1994)
    The Killing of a Cat
    5.8
    • Soundtrack
    • 1994

    Credits

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    Composer

    • J. Karjalainen: Sydänlupaus (2013)
      J. Karjalainen: Sydänlupaus
      7.4
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Jorma Kääriäinen: Onnenlantti
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Jukka Karjalainen)
      • 2005
    • J. Karjalainen Electric Sauna: On kaikki niinkuin ennenkin
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1998
    • Les Frogs: Elle
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • Team Suomi
      TV Series
      • Composer (as Jukka Karjalainen)
      • 1994
    • J. Karjalainen ja Mustat lasit: Mä meen
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1987
    • The Star and the Birch Tree
      Short
      • Composer (as Jukka Karjalainen)
      • 1986
    • J. Karjalainen ja Mustat lasit: Doris
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1985
    • Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin (1983)
      Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin
      5.0
      • Composer
      • 1983

    Actor

    • J. Karjalainen: Laulumies
      Music Video
      • J. Karjalainen
      • 2013
    • J. Karjalainen: Sydänlupaus (2013)
      J. Karjalainen: Sydänlupaus
      7.4
      Video
      • Drifter
      • 2013
    • J. Karjalainen Electric Sauna: On kaikki niinkuin ennenkin
      Music Video
      • J. Karjalainen
      • 1998
    • J. Karjalainen ja Mustat lasit: Mä meen
      Music Video
      • J. Karjalainen
      • 1987
    • J. Karjalainen ja Mustat lasit: Doris
      Music Video
      • J. Karjalainen
      • 1985

    Music Department

    • Les Frogs: Elle
      Music Video
      • lyricist: Finnish
      • 1997
    • Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin (1983)
      Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin
      5.0
      • lyrics: theme song
      • musician: vocals and guitar
      • 1983

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Jii Karjalainen
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • April 1, 1957
      • Helsinki, Finland
    • Spouse
      • Kati Bergman? - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Väinö Karjalainen
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He's a guitarist, singer and also plays the harmonica.

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