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Janne Virtanen(I)

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  • Director
  • Producer
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Janne Virtanen was born on 25 July 1967 in Raisio, Finland. He is an actor and director, known for Valkoinen kaupunki (2006), Kotikatu (1995) and Irtiottoja (2003). He was previously married to Hanna-Riikka Siitonen.
BornJuly 25, 1967
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      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Valkoinen kaupunki (2006)
    Valkoinen kaupunki
    6.4
    • Velimatti Lehtonen
    • 2006
    Kotikatu (1995)
    Kotikatu
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Roope Johannes
    • Self
    Irtiottoja (2003)
    Irtiottoja
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Velimatti
    • 2003
    The Unknown Soldier (2017)
    The Unknown Soldier
    7.7
    • Everstiluutnantti Karjula
    • 2017

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Helsinki-syndrooma (2022)
      Helsinki-syndrooma
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Pertti Soini
      • 2024
    • Lena Meriläinen, Leena Pöysti, Sebastian Rejman, and Janne Saarinen in Syke (2014)
      Syke
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Raimo Viitanen
      • 2024
    • Pirjo Lonka, Matti Onnismaa, Pelle Heikkilä, Deogracias Masomi, and Anna Böhm in Karkurit (2021)
      Karkurit
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Tutkinnanjohtaja
      • 2024
    • Maria Heiskanen, Pirkko Hämäläinen, and Emmi Parviainen in Transport (2022)
      Transport
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Airaksinen
      • 2022
    • Lauri Tilkanen and Oona Airola in Hotel Swan Helsinki (2020)
      Hotel Swan Helsinki
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Marko Reunanen
      • 2020
    • Ville Virtanen in Bordertown (2016)
      Bordertown
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Robert Degerman
      • 2016–2019
    • Eero Aho and Johannes Holopainen in The Unknown Soldier (2018)
      The Unknown Soldier
      8.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Everstiluutnantti Karjula
      • 2019
    • Uusi päivä (2010)
      Uusi päivä
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Saku Rainio
      • Heilon
      • 2013–2018
    • Kari Hietalahti, Kirsi Ylijoki, and Pilvi Hämäläinen in Keisari Aarnio (2018)
      Keisari Aarnio
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Mikko Pietikäinen
      • 2018
    • The Unknown Soldier (2017)
      The Unknown Soldier
      7.7
      • Everstiluutnantti Karjula
      • 2017
    • Other Girls (2015)
      Other Girls
      6.0
      • Jääkiekkovalmentaja
      • 2015
    • Boy Upside Down (2014)
      Boy Upside Down
      5.6
      • Tädin mies
      • 2014
    • Kotikatu (1995)
      Kotikatu
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Roope Johannes
      • Self
      • 1997–2012
    • Rat King (2012)
      Rat King
      5.2
      • Salo
      • 2012
    • Pandemic (2009)
      Pandemic
      3.0
      Short
      • 2009

    Director

    • Big Brother Suomi (2005)
      Big Brother Suomi
      3.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Uusi päivä (2010)
      Uusi päivä
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2012–2018
    • Kotikatu (1995)
      Kotikatu
      5.5
      TV Series
      • director
      • Director
      • 2007–2012
    • Kimmo Vehviläinen, Elina Kottonen, and Alma Hätönen in Big Brother Finland (2005)
      Big Brother Finland
      3.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2005

    Producer

    • Kotikatu (1995)
      Kotikatu
      5.5
      TV Series
      • assistant producer
      • co-producer
      • producer ...
      • 2006–2012

    Personal details

    • Born
      • July 25, 1967
      • Raisio, Finland
    • Spouse
      • Hanna-Riikka SiitonenJune 29, 2003 - July 23, 2018 (her death)
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