Eino Kaipainen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 2, 1899 in Jäppilä, Finland
- Died
- January 31, 1995
- Active Years
- 1936–1979 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
Eino Herman Kaipainen was a Finnish actor born on December 2, 1899, in Jäppilä, Southern Savo, and he died on January 31, 1995, in Helsinki. Before his acting career, he originally worked as a police commissioner in Kotka. Kaipainen became one of the best-known film actors in Finnish films from the 1930s to the 1970s. In addition to his film work, he was an actor at the Finnish National Theater from 1937 to 1944 and subsequently served as an actor at the Helsinki City Theater from 1945 to 1965. Across his career, he accumulated 70 known acting credits in the film and television database.
Career overview
Eino Herman Kaipainen was a Finnish actor born on December 2, 1899, in Jäppilä, Southern Savo, and he passed away on January 31, 1995, in Helsinki. Before establishing his prominent career in the performing arts, Kaipainen originally worked as a police commissioner in Kotka.
Transitioning to the entertainment industry, Kaipainen became one of the best-known film actors in Finnish cinema, maintaining a notable presence in films spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s. In addition to his extensive work in film, he maintained a dedicated stage career within the theatrical community. Kaipainen served as an actor at the Finnish National Theater from 1937 to 1944. Following his tenure there, he joined the Helsinki City Theater, where he performed as an actor from 1945 to 1965.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Ruskan jälkeen (1979) as Municipal councilor
- Akseli and Elina (1970) as Presiding judge
- Commando Assault (1963) as Eversti
- Jengi (1963)
- Turkasen tenava! (1963) as Ripatti
- Totuus on armoton (1963) as Purola
- Pinsiön parooni (1962) as Heikki Nurmi
- Hän varasti elämän (1962) as Korpela
- Vaarallista vapautta (1962) as Fisherman
- Kovaa peliä Pohjolassa (1959) as Holopainen
- Kahden ladun poikki (1958) as Tuomas
- Herra sotaministeri (1957) as (uncredited)
- Pekka ja Pätkä salapoliiseina (1957) as Leino (uncredited)
- Juha (1956) as Juha
- Over Land and Sea (1956) as Himself - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Rakkaus kahleissa (1955) as Haapa
- Näkemiin Helena (1955) as Jari Junkkeri
- The Doll Merchant (1955) as (uncredited)
- The Unknown Soldier (1955) as Lieutenant Colonel
- Isän vanha ja uusi (1955) as Pekka Juhankoski
- Kukonlaulusta kukonlauluun (1955) as (uncredited)
- Niskavuoren Aarne (1954)
- The Bridal Wreath (1954) as Friendly man
- Omin voimin - yhteistoimin (1954) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen (1953)
- Lentävä kalakukko (1953) as Räikkönen (uncredited)
- Se alkoi sateessa (1953)
- Varsovan laulu (1953) as Koivusalo (uncredited)
- Niskavuoren Heta (1952) as vallesmanni
- Lännen lokarin veli (1952) as (uncredited)
- Salakuljettajan laulu (1952) as Tullisyyttäjä
- Yhden yön hinta (1952)
- Tervetuloa aamukahville eli tottako toinenkin puoli? (1952) as (uncredited)
- Kenraalin morsian (1951) as Anton Narva
- Kuisma ja Helinä (1951) as Sankolan isäntä
- Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta (1950) as Karkuri
- Hallin Janne (1950) as Police chief
- Isäpappa ja keltanokka (1950)
- Ratavartijan kaunis Inkeri (1950) as likka Junkkari
- Tanssi yli hautojen (1950) as Sprengtporten
- Vain kaksi tuntia (1949) as ylilääkäri Kaarlo Kaarila
- Prinsessa Ruusunen (1949) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut (1949) as Doorman (uncredited)
- Laitakaupungin laulu (1948) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Neljästoista vieras (1948) as (uncredited)
- Pikajuna pohjoiseen (1947) as Kaarlo Kyrö
- Naiskohtaloita (1947) as Stenhoff
- Suopursu kukkii (1947) as Johansson
- Houkutuslintu (1946) as Antti Kaukonen
- Suomisen Olli yllättää (1945) as Kaisla
- Anja tule kotiin (1944) as Mauri Miettinen
- Suurin voitto (1944) as Aarno Tapio
- Vaivaisukon morsian (1944) as Antti
- Kartanon naiset (1944) as Freddi Malm
- Ballaadi (1944) as J.L. Runeberg
- Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi (1943) as Elias Jahnukainen
- Tyttö astuu elämään (1943) as Arvo Tani
- Rantasuon raatajat (1942) as Taavetti
- Perheen musta lammas (1941) as Olli Paaso
- Runon kuningas ja muuttolintu (1940) as Johan Ludvig Runeberg
- Lapseni on minun… (1940) as Rannikkolainen
- Oi, kallis Suomenmaa (1940) as Eino Piiroinen
- Helmikuun manifesti (1939) as Sihvola
- Seitsemän veljestä (1939) as Tuomas
- Halveksittu (1939) as Iivari Takala
- Syyllisiäkö? (1938) as Erkki Hytönen
- Vieras mies tuli taloon (1938) as Jonni Aaltonen
- As Dream and Shadow… (1937) as Akseli
- Lapatossu (1937) as Tarkka
- Pohjalaisia (1936) as Jussi Harri
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eino Kaipainen best known for?
Eino Kaipainen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Näkemiin Helena (1955), The Doll Merchant (1955), Niskavuoren Aarne (1954), Niskavuoren Heta (1952).
When and where was Eino Kaipainen born?
Eino Kaipainen was born on December 2, 1899 in Jäppilä, Finland. They passed away on January 31, 1995.
How many credits does Eino Kaipainen have?
Eino Kaipainen has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1979.
What is Eino Kaipainen's background in cinema and television?
Eino Herman Kaipainen was a Finnish actor born on December 2, 1899, in Jäppilä, Southern Savo, and he died on January 31, 1995, in Helsinki. Before his acting career, he originally worked as a police commissioner in Kotka. Kaipainen became one of the best-known film actors in Finnish films from the 1930s to the 1970s. ...
Eino Kaipainen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Näkemiin Helena (1955) as Jari Junkkeri — aged about 55
- Niskavuoren Aarne (1954) — aged about 54
- The Doll Merchant (1955) as (uncredited) — aged about 55
- Niskavuoren Heta (1952) as vallesmanni — aged about 52
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