Jorma Tommila
Biography
Jorma Tommila is a Finnish actor born in 1959. He is known for his work in the film industry. Tommila was born in Rauma, Finland, and spent his youth in Kiukainen. His father died when he was four years old. He was raised by his mother. Tommila's older sister, Kielo Tommila, is also an actress. He lives with his family in Vaasa. Tommila is married to actress Ida Helander-Tommila, and his son, Onni Tommila, is also an actor. Tommila attended the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 1987. He is a winner of the Jussi Award for Best Actor.
Career overview
Jorma Tommila is a Finnish actor born in 1959 in Panelia, Finland. He has spent his career in the entertainment industry, with a focus on acting. Tommila has been involved in numerous projects, with 34 credits to his name.
Tommila's career has spanned various roles, with a notable performance as Aatami Korpi in the film Sisu. He has also been recognized for his work, winning the Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1997. Tommila's family has also been involved in the industry, with his sister Kielo Tommila also an actress and his son Onni Tommila also working as an actor.
Tommila's personal life has also been influenced by the entertainment industry, with his wife Ida Helander-Tommila being an actress and his brother-in-law Jalmari Helander a director. Tommila has also been associated with the Helsinki Theatre Academy, where he attended in 1987.
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- Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala (2026) Screenplay
- Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) as Aatami Korpi
- Sisu (2022) as Aatami
- On Thin Ice (2022) as Pomo
- Man and a Junior (2019) as Tarhasetä
- Heroes of the Baltic Sea (2016) as Lauri Tott
- The Legacy (2015) as Isä
- Nurses (2014) as Hannan isä
- Big Game (2014) as Tapio
- Kimmo (2012) as Rafe
- Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) as Rauno
- Priest of Evil (2010) as Matias Krankke
- The Visitor (2008) as The Father
- Lukio (2008) as Liikanen
- Sisters Apart (2008) as Harri
- The Year of the Wolf (2007) as Jarkko Salminen
- High Hopes (2007)
- The Fakir (2006) as Guardian Angel
- The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 (2005) as Sniper
- Vares: Private Eye (2004) as Antero Kraft
- Raid (2003) as Legionary
- Rare Exports Inc. (2003) as Sniper
- The Life of Aleksis Kivi (2002) Writer
- Ukkonen (2001) as Akseli Ukkonen
- Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001) as Röllien kylänvanhin
- Bad Luck Love (2000) as Ali
- Maxmillian Tarzan (1999) as Tarzanin ääni (voice)
- Maxmillian Tarzan (1999) Writer
- Iceman (1999)
- Iceman (1999) Writer
- Joulubileet (1996) as Bona Merenkylä
- Joulubileet (1996) Producer
- Joulubileet (1996) Editor
- Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) as Lipton Cockton
- Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) Co-Writer
- Back to the USSR (1992) as Reima Elo
- Back to the USSR (1992) Writer
- Back to the USSR (1992) Producer
- Back to the USSR (1992) Assistant Director
- Hamlet (1985) as Marcellus
- Hamsterit (1982) Gaffer
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Kalevi