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Urho Somersalmi(1888-1962)

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Jenny Hasselqvist and Urho Somersalmi in Johan (1921)
Based on Finnish mythology, this movie traces the exploits of Lemminkäinen as he woos the fair Annikki and battles the evil witch Louhi. Louhi kidnaps Annikki to compel her brother to build for her a Sampo, a magical device that creates salt, grain, and gold.
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The Day the Earth Froze (1959)
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Urho Somersalmi was born on 23 September 1888 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor, known for Tukkijoella (1928), The Day the Earth Froze (1959) and Tukkipojan morsian (1931). He was married to Aili Somersalmi. He died on 12 April 1962 in Helsinki, Finland.
BornSeptember 23, 1888
DiedApril 12, 1962(73)
BornSeptember 23, 1888
DiedApril 12, 1962(73)
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Known for

Urho Somersalmi in Tukkijoella (1928)
Tukkijoella
4.9
  • Aaprami Turkka
  • 1928
The Day the Earth Froze (1959)
The Day the Earth Froze
4.5
  • Väinämöinen
  • 1959
Tukkipojan morsian (1931)
Tukkipojan morsian
4.7
  • Erkki
  • 1931
Einar Rinne in Työn sankarilaulu (1929)
Työn sankarilaulu
  • Juhani Rauta
  • 1929

Credits

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Actor

  • The Day the Earth Froze (1959)
    The Day the Earth Froze
    4.5
    • Väinämöinen
    • 1959
  • The Cross and the Flame (1957)
    The Cross and the Flame
    5.1
    • Piispa
    • 1957
  • Vuonna 2000
    4.6
    Short
    • Isoisä
    • 1950
  • Pimeänpirtin hävitys (1947)
    Pimeänpirtin hävitys
    6.3
    • Aukusti
    • 1947
  • Ansa Ikonen in Vaivaisukon morsian (1944)
    Vaivaisukon morsian
    5.8
    • Metsä-Olli
    • 1944
  • Avioliittoyhtiö (1942)
    Avioliittoyhtiö
    5.9
    • Professori Thorelius
    • 1942
  • Oi, aika vanha, kultainen...! (1942)
    Oi, aika vanha, kultainen...!
    4.9
    • Joonas Karhu
    • 1942
  • Simo Hurtta
    • 1940
  • Karmankolon kuningas
    2.1
    • Rosengren
    • 1938
  • Soldier's Bride (1938)
    Soldier's Bride
    5.7
    • Franck
    • 1938
  • Pohjalaisia (1936)
    Pohjalaisia
    5.0
    • Karjanmaan Kyösti
    • 1936
  • Tukkipojan morsian (1931)
    Tukkipojan morsian
    4.7
    • Erkki
    • 1931
  • Charlotte Löwensköld (1930)
    Charlotte Löwensköld
    5.2
    • Schagerström
    • 1930
  • Urho Somersalmi, Yrjö Tuominen, and Heidi Blåfield in Juhla meren rannalla (1929)
    Juhla meren rannalla
    • Jyrki
    • 1929
  • Einar Rinne in Työn sankarilaulu (1929)
    Työn sankarilaulu
    • Juhani Rauta
    • 1929

Soundtrack

  • Tukkipojan morsian (1931)
    Tukkipojan morsian
    4.7
    • performer: "Kansanlaulu 1", "Erkin laulu"
    • 1931

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Personal details

  • Born
    • September 23, 1888
    • Helsinki, Finland
  • Died
    • April 12, 1962
    • Helsinki, Finland(suicide)
  • Spouse
    • Aili Somersalmi1912 - April 12, 1962 (her death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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    Killed his wife, Aili Somersalmi, with an axe and hanged himself.

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