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Mats Långbacka

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Join the Moomins and friends old and new as they leave Moominvalley behind and head south in MOOMINS ON THE RIVIERA, which opens in cinemas nationwide through Vertigo on 22 May. In search of adventures, the Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My set sail for the French Riviera. After a perilous journey, they reach their dream destination where Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy leaving Moomin consumed by jealousy. When Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name ‘de Moomin’, an exasperated Moominmamma retreats to the calm of their trusty old boat, to wait for her family to come to their senses and to remember their motto: “Live in peace, plant potatoes and dream.” Directed by Xavier Picard and produced by Hanna Hemilä, MOOMINS ON THE RIVIERA was created in a unique hand-drawn animation technique inspired by and based on Tove Jansson’s original comic strips. The feature celebrates the beloved characters in their original context and reflects their cross-generational and universal appeal, even 100 years after the birth of their creator, Jansson.
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Moomins on the Riviera (2014)
Mats Långbacka was born on 19 September 1963 in Helsinki, Finland. He is an actor and producer, known for Glenn (2008), Commander Hamilton (1998) and Hamilton (2001). He was previously married to Kaija Penttala.
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      • 1 win total

    Known for

    Glenn
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Producer
    • 2008
    Commander Hamilton (1998)
    Commander Hamilton
    5.8
    • Stålhandske
    • 1998
    Peter Stormare in Hamilton (2001)
    Hamilton
    6.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Stålhandske
    Katja Kiuru, Mats Långbacka, and Jarmo Mäkinen in Routasydän (1993)
    Routasydän
    5.4
    • Aaro Holvisalo
    • 1993

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Roba (2012)
      Roba
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Matti
      • 2024
    • Wäinö Vänskä, Elli Heikkinen, Vincent Kinnunen, and Elli Melasniemi in Kakarat (2020)
      Kakarat
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Henrik Sundström
      • 2020–2023
    • Pahan väri (2021)
      Pahan väri
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Rolf Nygren
      • 2021
    • Kentän laidalla (2021)
      Kentän laidalla
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Helge Cadenius
      • 2021
    • The Inspector and the Sea (2007)
      The Inspector and the Sea
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Johann Norum
      • Vincent Sunberg
      • 2012–2019
    • Anna Paavilainen and Elmer Bäck in Idiomatic (2018)
      Idiomatic
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Lasse
      • 2018–2019
    • Samuli Edelmann in Presidentti (2017)
      Presidentti
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Erik Bergholm
      • 2017
    • Mimosa Willamo in Lola uppochner (2016)
      Lola uppochner
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Martin Backlund (2015)
      • 2016
    • Of Roads
      6.0
      Short
      • 2015
    • Kohta 18
      5.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Joni's stepfather
      • 2014
    • Moomins on the Riviera (2014)
      Moomins on the Riviera
      6.0
      • Muumipappa (voice)
      • 2014
    • Almost 18 (2012)
      Almost 18
      6.2
      • Tomas Ericsson, Joni's stepfather
      • 2012
    • Inget ljus i tunneln (2011)
      Inget ljus i tunneln
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Otto Virtanen
      • 2011
    • Sari Havas and Veeti Kallio in Villa Helena (2011)
      Villa Helena
      3.7
      TV Series
      • Lauri
      • 2011
    • Kotikatu (1995)
      Kotikatu
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Juho Huovinen
      • 2011

    Producer

    • Vesta-Linnéa (2022)
      Vesta-Linnéa
      8.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2022–2024
    • Tusina tavaraa Suomesta
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Mimosa Willamo in Lola uppochner (2016)
      Lola uppochner
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Kvinnor som ritar hus
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2015
    • The Disciple (2013)
      The Disciple
      6.5
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Design 200
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2012
    • In the Light: Jouko Lehtola
      6.7
      Short
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Ulrika Bengtsin silmin
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Iris (2011)
      Iris
      6.0
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Kaskö
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Casper och den förbjudna filmen
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Applethieves (2009)
      Applethieves
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Minna Kivimäki in Maleena (2008)
      Maleena
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Glenn
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Kausi
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2008

    Writer

    • Tusina tavaraa Suomesta
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Minna Kivimäki in Maleena (2008)
      Maleena
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • writer
      • 2008
    • Operation Stella Polaris
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • screenplay
      • 2003
    • Epäilyksen varjo
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2001

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    Moomins on the Riviera

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Mats Langbacka
    • Height
      • 6′ 1¼″ (1.86 m)
    • Born
      • September 19, 1963
      • Helsinki, Finland
    • Spouse
      • Kaija PenttalaJune 6, 1997 - May 31, 2007 (3 children)

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      Son of Ralf Långbacka.

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