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Lasse Pöysti(1927-2019)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Lasse Pöysti
Lasse Pöysti was born on 24 January 1927 in Sortavala, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Tukkijoella (1951), Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1979) and The Holy family (1976). He was married to Birgitta Ulfsson. He died on 5 April 2019 in Helsinki, Finland.
BornJanuary 24, 1927
DiedApril 5, 2019(92)
BornJanuary 24, 1927
DiedApril 5, 2019(92)
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  • Awards
    • 6 wins total

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Known for

Tukkijoella (1951)
Tukkijoella
5.2
  • Pölhö-Kustaa
  • 1951
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1979)
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti
6.3
  • Johannes Puntila
  • 1979
The Holy family (1976)
The Holy family
6.1
  • Paavo Mäkinen
  • 1976
Maailman paras
5.8
TV Movie
  • Paavo Nurmi
  • 1986

Credits

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Actor

  • Avsked
    TV Series
    • Svante (2010)
    • 2010
  • Thierry Frémont and Hélène Seuzaret in The Venetian (2010)
    The Venetian
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Nathan Burnstein
    • 2010
  • Thomas (2008)
    Thomas
    7.0
    • Thomas
    • 2008
  • Jani Volanen and Leena Pöysti in Maan mitta (2007)
    Maan mitta
    5.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Niiranen
    • 2007
  • Lars Svedberg in Presidentit (2005)
    Presidentit
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Presidentti J. K. Paasikivi
    • Pääministeri Paasikivi
    • 2006
  • Operation Stella Polaris
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Gunnar Fontell
    • 2003
  • Puu kulkee
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Hermunen
    • 2000
  • Lapin kullan kimallus (1999)
    Lapin kullan kimallus
    5.9
    • Konrad Planting
    • 1999
  • Pala valkoista marmoria (1998)
    Pala valkoista marmoria
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Ossi Ahmala
    • 1998
  • The Tears of Saint Peter (1995)
    The Tears of Saint Peter
    4.4
    • The Cripple
    • 1995
  • White Lies (1995)
    White Lies
    5.5
    • Lindqvist
    • 1995
  • Pieniä valheita (1994)
    Pieniä valheita
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Aaro Ramsey
    • 1994
  • Kiinnisidottu (1994)
    Kiinnisidottu
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Mitro-eno
    • 1994
  • Småstadberättelser
    TV Series
    • Biskopen
    • 1994
  • Pankkiherroja
    TV Series
    • Kertoja
    • 1993

Director

  • Justus järjestää kaiken (1960)
    Justus järjestää kaiken
    5.1
    • Director
    • 1960
  • Lasse Pöysti show
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1959
  • Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen (1959)
    Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen
    5.2
    • fill-in director (uncredited)
    • 1959
  • Asessorin naishuolet (1958)
    Asessorin naishuolet
    5.5
    • Director
    • 1958
  • Ensimmäinen suomalainen televisiolähetys
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1955
  • Näkemiin Helena (1955)
    Näkemiin Helena
    5.3
    • Director
    • 1955
  • Ghost Tavern (1954)
    Ghost Tavern
    4.1
    • Director
    • 1954
  • 2 hauskaa vekkulia (1953)
    2 hauskaa vekkulia
    4.5
    • Director
    • 1953
  • Salakuljettajan laulu (1952)
    Salakuljettajan laulu
    4.7
    • Director
    • 1952
  • Kaikkien naisten monni (1952)
    Kaikkien naisten monni
    4.8
    • Director
    • 1952
  • ...ja Helena soittaa (1951)
    ...ja Helena soittaa
    5.2
    • Director
    • 1951

Writer

  • Daphnen vanavedessä
    TV Movie
    • planning
    • script
    • 2000
  • Etienne
    TV Movie
    • translation
    • 1966
  • Justus järjestää kaiken (1960)
    Justus järjestää kaiken
    5.1
    • Writer (as Lasse)
    • 1960
  • Asessorin naishuolet (1958)
    Asessorin naishuolet
    5.5
    • writer
    • 1958
  • Vääpelin kauhu (1957)
    Vääpelin kauhu
    4.8
    • writer
    • 1957
  • Ensimmäinen suomalainen televisiolähetys
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1955
  • Näkemiin Helena (1955)
    Näkemiin Helena
    5.3
    • Writer
    • 1955
  • Kaikkien naisten monni (1952)
    Kaikkien naisten monni
    4.8
    • writer (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • ...ja Helena soittaa (1951)
    ...ja Helena soittaa
    5.2
    • Writer
    • 1951

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Lasse
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • January 24, 1927
    • Sortavala, Finland
  • Died
    • April 5, 2019
    • Helsinki, Finland(long illness)
  • Spouse
    • Birgitta Ulfsson1952 - 1984 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Tom Pöysti
  • Other works
    Has been director of theatre at Lilla Teatern (Helsinki), Tampereen Työväen Teatteri and Kungliga Dramaten (Stockholm).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Chose 2002 Finlandia book award winner (Kari Hotakainen: Juoksuhaudantie)

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