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Esko Nikkari(1938-2006)

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Esko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari was born on 23 November 1938 in Lapua, Finland. He was an actor, known for Drifting Clouds (1996), Hamlet Goes Business (1987) and The Match Factory Girl (1990). He was married to Asteri Martikkala. He died on 17 December 2006 in Seinäjoki, Finland.
BornNovember 23, 1938
DiedDecember 17, 2006(68)
BornNovember 23, 1938
DiedDecember 17, 2006(68)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Kati Outinen and Kari Väänänen in Drifting Clouds (1996)
Drifting Clouds
7.6
  • Restaurant Manager
  • 1996
Hamlet Goes Business (1987)
Hamlet Goes Business
6.8
  • Polonius
  • 1987
The Match Factory Girl (1990)
The Match Factory Girl
7.5
  • Stepfather
  • 1990
Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
The Man Without a Past
7.6
  • Bank Robber
  • 2002

Credits

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Actor

  • Vielä kerran, pojat!
    • Esko, tukkilainen
    • 2007
  • Naapurikateus
    Short
    • 2006
  • Isiä ja hirviöitä
    Video
    • Vaari
    • 2005
  • Vesa-Matti Loiri, Helena Vierikko, and Mikko Leppilampi in Shadow of the Eagle (2005)
    Shadow of the Eagle
    3.6
    • Aaro's father
    • 2005
  • Land of Love (2003)
    Land of Love
    5.6
    • Beadle
    • 2003
  • Martti Suosalo and Miina Turunen in Sibelius (2003)
    Sibelius
    5.1
    • Red Soldier #2
    • 2003
  • Umur (2002)
    Umur
    5.5
    • Samanmoinen
    • 2002
  • Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha
    6.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Sakari Piippo
    • 2002
  • Ville Virtanen in Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood (2000)
    Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Patologi
    • Oikeuslääkäri
    • 2000–2002
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    The Man Without a Past
    7.6
    • Bank Robber
    • 2002
  • Marja-Leena Kouki, Minna Suuronen, and Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala in Ilon juhla (2001)
    Ilon juhla
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Eino Kauhanen, Irmelin isä
    • 2001
  • Heikki Paavilainen and Karita Tykkä in Ponterosa (2001)
    Ponterosa
    3.2
    • Maalaisisäntä
    • 2001
  • The Rose of the Rascal (2001)
    The Rose of the Rascal
    6.6
    • Väiski
    • 2001
  • Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha (2000)
    Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha
    5.7
    • Sakari Piippo
    • 2000
  • Pieni pyhiinvaellus (2000)
    Pieni pyhiinvaellus
    7.1
    • Pappi
    • 2000

Soundtrack

  • Pohjanmaa (1988)
    Pohjanmaa
    7.2
    • performer: "Enkä minä hurjan luontoni tähren"
    • 1988
  • Juhani Niemelä in The Final Arrangement (1987)
    The Final Arrangement
    6.0
    • performer: "Virsi 440"
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • November 23, 1938
    • Lapua, Finland
  • Died
    • December 17, 2006
    • Seinäjoki, Finland(pneumonia and cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Asteri Martikkala1961 - 1963 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Article

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  • Quotes
    "Esko is much better than Brando" (Aki Kaurismäki)

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