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Erkki Saarela(I)

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Erkki Saarela was born on 24 October 1946 in Helsinki, Finland. He is an actor, known for Linna (1986), Teatterituokio (1962) and Hobitit (1993). He is married to Sari Mällinen. They have one child. He was previously married to Tiina Harpf.
BornOctober 24, 1946
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    Known for

    Linna (1986)
    Linna
    6.3
    • Tavern Keeper
    • 1986
    Teatterituokio
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Benjamin Hoffman
    Hobitit (1993)
    Hobitit
    5.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Käärmekieli
    Eija Ahvo, Susanna Haavisto, Heikki Kinnunen, and Erkki Saarela in Soitinmenot (1985)
    Soitinmenot
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Various Characters

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    Actor

    • Lena Meriläinen, Leena Pöysti, Sebastian Rejman, and Janne Saarinen in Syke (2014)
      Syke
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Armas Paavonen
      • 2025–2026
    • Riitta Havukainen, Fran Perea, and María Romero in The Paradise (2020)
      The Paradise
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Ukko Sipilä
      • 2024
    • Matti Ristinen, Anu Sinisalo, Mimosa Willamo, and Aku Sipola in Murha Hangossa (2024)
      Murha Hangossa
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Albin Waara
      • 2024
    • Pakoja & haaveita (2023)
      Pakoja & haaveita
      4.8
      • Liftari
      • 2023
    • Mieheni vaimo (2022)
      Mieheni vaimo
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Osmo
      • 2022
    • Ratamo (2018)
      Ratamo
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Ahti Viitala
      • 2018
    • Nuoruustango (2017)
      Nuoruustango
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • Juri Laaksovirta
      • 2017
    • Ville Myllyrinne, Sanna-Kaisa Palo, Anna-Maija Tuokko, and Antti Holma in Myllyrinne Company (2014)
      Myllyrinne Company
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Various Characters
      • 2014
    • Life for Sale (2011)
      Life for Sale
      6.0
      • Doctor
      • 2011
    • The Inspector
      4.1
      • 2011
    • Matleena Kuusniemi, Liisa Mustonen, and Kari-Pekka Toivonen in Kaikki kunnossa (2007)
      Kaikki kunnossa
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Arvi Läänemägi
      • 2007
    • Talolliset.fi
      Short
      • Esko
      • 2007
    • Isänmaan toivot (1998)
      Isänmaan toivot
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Taisto
      • 1999–2002
    • Katja Kiuru and Erkki Saarela in Musta sukka (2001)
      Musta sukka
      TV Mini Series
      • 2001
    • Dirlandaa (2000)
      Dirlandaa
      3.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Göran
      • 2000

    Music Department

    • Sunnuntai
      TV Movie
      • singer
      • 1978

    Soundtrack

    • Eija Ahvo, Susanna Haavisto, Heikki Kinnunen, and Erkki Saarela in Soitinmenot (1985)
      Soitinmenot
      6.2
      TV Series
      • performer: "Syysseksiä"
      • performer: "Elämän sain soimaan", "Suokaasu pursuaa", "Scat no 2", "Jos kaipaat vuorten taa", "Sensuuriin voimme luottaa", "Kansanperinnelaulu"
      • performer: "Elämän sain soimaan", "Selvät saumat", "Jos mä saisin markan" (If i had a penny), "Pyhäkoululaulu" ...
      • 1985–1987

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Kom Old Stars
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • October 24, 1946
      • Helsinki, Finland
    • Spouses
        Tiina Harpf1971 - ? (divorced, 1 child)

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    • Trivia
      Father of actor Niko Saarela.

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