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Taneli Mäkelä

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  • Writer
  • Director
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In 1939, two Finnish brothers are conscripted in the army to fight in the war between Finland and the Soviet Union.
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The Winter War (1989)
Taneli Mäkelä was born on 10 March 1959 in Espoo, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Team Ahma (1998), The Winter War (1989) and FC Venus (2005). He has been married to Anna-Maija Pentti since 1989. They have two children.
BornMarch 10, 1959
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      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

    Known for

    Taneli Mäkelä and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius in Team Ahma (1998)
    Team Ahma
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Alpo Kurkinen
    The Winter War (1989)
    The Winter War
    7.5
    • Martti Hakala
    • 1989
    FC Venus (2005)
    FC Venus
    5.5
    • Lauri Rautakoski
    • 2005
    Sunnuntailounas (2018)
    Sunnuntailounas
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Tauno

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Koskinen (2021)
      Koskinen
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Rauli Rantavaakko
      • 2026
    • Arctic Circle (2018)
      Arctic Circle
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Reino Ylikorpi
      • Rauno Ylikorpi
      • 2018–2026
    • Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, and Antti Luusuaniemi in Luottomies-elokuva: Lepoloma (2026)
      Luottomies-elokuva: Lepoloma
      6.5
      • Johan Renwall
      • 2026
    • Sunnuntailounas (2018)
      Sunnuntailounas
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Tauno
      • 2018–2025
    • Lena Meriläinen, Leena Pöysti, Sebastian Rejman, and Janne Saarinen in Syke (2014)
      Syke
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Kalervo Kantola
      • Kalervi Kantola
      • 2023–2025
    • Helsinki-syndrooma (2022)
      Helsinki-syndrooma
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Jarmo Kiiski
      • 2022–2024
    • Kari Ketonen, Maria Ylipää, and Antti Luusuaniemi in Luottomies-elokuva: All In (2024)
      Luottomies-elokuva: All In
      6.0
      • Johan Renwall
      • 2024
    • Joonas Nordman, Minka Kuustonen, Lauri Tilkanen, Riku Nieminen, Mikko Töyssy, and Aku Sipola in Spede (2023)
      Spede
      5.0
      • Eino S. Repo
      • 2023
    • Kari Hietalahti, Pirjo Heikkilä, and Riku Nieminen in Sipoon Herttua (2018)
      Sipoon Herttua
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Jukka Vanhatalo
      • 2018–2023
    • Katariina Kaitue and Miila Virtanen in Kultakala (2022)
      Kultakala
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Risto
      • 2022
    • Kari Ketonen and Antti Luusuaniemi in Wingman (2016)
      Wingman
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Johan Renwall
      • 2016–2021
    • Essi Hellén, Niina Koponen, and Emma Kunnas in Sugarhoneybaby (2019)
      Sugarhoneybaby
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Anun isä
      • 2019
    • 95 (2017)
      95
      5.1
      • Johanneksen isä
      • 2017
    • Ankeisen joulutervehdys (2017)
      Ankeisen joulutervehdys
      3.8
      TV Movie
      • Kertoja
      • 2017
    • Nuoruustango (2017)
      Nuoruustango
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • Ilja
      • 2017

    Writer

    • Kari Hietalahti, Mari Perankoski, Miitta Sorvali, Krisse Salminen, André Wickström, and Teemu Laajasalo in YleLeaks (2011)
      YleLeaks
      6.0
      TV Series
      • script
      • 2015
    • Taneli Mäkelä and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius in Team Ahma (1998)
      Team Ahma
      6.3
      TV Series
      • writer
      • Writer
      • 1998–2007
    • Taneli Mäkelä and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius in Handu pumpulla (2005)
      Handu pumpulla
      5.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2005
    • Riitta Havukainen, Kari Hevossaari, Lotta Lindroos, Jukka Rasila, Esko Salminen, Miitta Sorvali, and Vesa Vierikko in Tahaton tuhlaajapoika (2003)
      Tahaton tuhlaajapoika
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2003
    • Kaverille ei jätetä (1999)
      Kaverille ei jätetä
      6.8
      TV Series
      • writer
      • Writer
      • 1999–2001
    • Taneli Mäkelä, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, and Vesa Vierikko in Ou Nou! (2001)
      Ou Nou!
      6.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2001
    • Mikko Kivinen, Taneli Mäkelä, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, and Vesa Vierikko in Akkaa päälle (1994)
      Akkaa päälle
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1994–1996
    • Riitta Havukainen, Lasse Karkjärvi, Taneli Mäkelä, and Eija Vilpas in Fakta homma (1987)
      Fakta homma
      4.8
      • Writer
      • 1987
    • Fakta homma (1986)
      Fakta homma
      6.5
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1986

    Director

    • Ilon kautta! (2012)
      Ilon kautta!
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Sari Siikander, Eeva Vilkkumaa, Pamela Tola, and Markku Haussila in JuuTupen rapinat (2011)
      JuuTupen rapinat
      TV Movie
      • director: UIT
      • 2011
    • Jonna Kosonen, Sari Siikander, and Jorma Uotinen in Kivat piipussa (2009)
      Kivat piipussa
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • director: UIT
      • 2009
    • Riitta Havukainen, Kari Hevossaari, Lotta Lindroos, Jukka Rasila, Esko Salminen, Miitta Sorvali, and Vesa Vierikko in Tahaton tuhlaajapoika (2003)
      Tahaton tuhlaajapoika
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Kaverille ei jätetä (1999)
      Kaverille ei jätetä
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999–2001
    • Taneli Mäkelä and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius in Team Ahma (1998)
      Team Ahma
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1998–1999

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    Personal details

    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • March 10, 1959
      • Espoo, Finland
    • Spouse
      • Anna-Maija Pentti1989 - present (2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      Brother of Ville Mäkelä.

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