Kai Lehtinen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 31, 1958 in Kerava, Finland
- Active Years
- 1984–2024 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
Kai Lehtinen is a Finnish actor, director, screenplay writer, and former athlete who competed in the decathlon with a personal best of 6,265 points in 1981 before becoming interested in acting in the 1980s. Born on July 31, 1958, in Kerava, Finland, he began his acting career in 1989. Lehtinen is known for his work in film and television, including the television series Raid and films such as Umur, Erakkorapu, Raid, Heavy Trip, Poliisin poika, I Hired Two Contract Cleaners, Mosku: The Last of His Kind, Backwood Philosopher, Pikkusisar, Towards the Day of Doom, Body of Water, and Rikos ja rakkaus. He has been married to Pirjo Viheriäkoski since July 27, 2002.
Career overview
Kai Lehtinen is a Finnish actor and director born on July 31, 1958, in Kerava, Finland. Before beginning his career in entertainment, Lehtinen originally competed as an athlete in the decathlon, achieving a personal best of 6,265 points in 1981. He later developed an interest in acting during the 1980s and officially began his professional screen career in 1989 with an appearance in a miniseries.
As an actor and director, Lehtinen has built a substantial filmography encompassing numerous film and television projects. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Finnish television series Raid, as well as feature films including Umur, Erakkorapu, Raid, Heavy Trip, Poliisin poika, I Hired Two Contract Cleaners, Mosku: The Last of His Kind, and Rikos and rakkaus. Additional film credits in his career include Backwood Philosopher, Towards the Day of Doom, Body of Water, and Pikkusisar. In Mosku: The Last of His Kind, Lehtinen portrayed the reindeer emperor Aleksi Hihnavaara. Furthermore, his performance in Taru Mäkelä's film Pikkusisar earned him the Olavi Award. In addition to acting and directing, Lehtinen has contributed to productions through screenplay and writing work.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- The Missile (2024) as Pekka
- The Happy Hour of the Wolf (2019) as Kauko
- Heavy Trip (2018) as Kujanpää
- My Brother's Keeper (2018) as Heimo
- The Storage 2 (2018) as Alpo
- Seventeen (2017) as P. E. Svinhufvud
- Linnan juhlat (2017) as Jalmari "Jallu" Rykimäjärvi
- Rolli and the Secret of All Time (2016) as Seppä
- Headfirst (2014) as Sakke
- Towards the Day of Doom (2014) as Ögil Balthasar
- Red Ribbon (2012) as Turunen
- Wolf Carver (2011) as Sulo
- Body of Water (2011) as Leo
- White Snow (2010) as Markku
- Backwood Philosopher (2009) as Konsta Pylkkönen
- The Novelist (2008) as Kalle Päätalo
- Suuri Performanssi (2008) as Jaakko
- Taivaan tulet (2007) as Tero Kekki
- Rikospoliisi ei laula (2006) as Matti Sorsa / Raine Sorsa
- Legend of the Lake Bodom (2006) as Hans Asman
- Yövuoro (2005) as Laitosmestari Veijo Karas
- Shadow of the Eagle (2005) as Officer
- Promise (2005) as Seppä Ollinen
- Nyrölä 3 (2004) as Saddam
- Beatlehem (2003) as Nikulovin isäntä
- Raid (2003) as Raid
- Mosku: The Last of His Kind (2003) as Aleksi 'Mosku' Hihnavaara
- Land of Love (2003) as Poliisien pesisjoukkueen lukkari
- Umur (2002) Director
- Umur (2002) Screenplay
- Raid (2000) as Raid
- Kuningas Hidas (2000) as Taisto
- Rikos & rakkaus (1999) as Marsipaani Räikkönen
- Hermit Crab (1999) Director
- Hermit Crab (1999) Writer
- The Swan and the Wanderer (1999) as Lj. Liimatainen
- Little Sister (1999) as Arvo Koskinen
- Team Ahma (1998) as Kuulustelija
- Poliisin poika (1998) as Trampas
- I Hired Two Contract Cleaners (1997) as Rauno "Rane" Vekkilä
- Pekko ja unissakävelijä (1997) as Kalevi, "Keimo", tutkija
- Aatamin poika (1996) as Väinö
- Suolaista ja makeaa (1995) as Ilari
- Milkshake (1994) as Roope
- Kohtaamiset ja erot (1994) as Kalle
- Marja (1994) as Mäkinen
- Aapo (1994) as Volanen
- Anita (1994) as Rami
- Kiimaiset poliisit (1993) as Hessu Sutinen
- Viimeiset siemenperunat (1993) as Kai Huuskonen
- Kissa ja Varjo (1993) as Hannes
- Puhallus (1992) as Arto Savolainen
- Postia marsalkalle (1991) as Veli Suhonen
- Läpi harmaan kiven (1989)
- Raportti hurjasta joukosta (1989)
- Baby Love (1986) as Snake
- Starring: Jouko Turkka (1984)
- Hamlet as Laertes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kai Lehtinen best known for?
Kai Lehtinen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heavy Trip (2018), Galis (2012).
When and where was Kai Lehtinen born?
Kai Lehtinen was born on July 31, 1958 in Kerava, Finland.
How many credits does Kai Lehtinen have?
Kai Lehtinen has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.
What is Kai Lehtinen's background in cinema and television?
Kai Lehtinen is a Finnish actor, director, screenplay writer, and former athlete who competed in the decathlon with a personal best of 6,265 points in 1981 before becoming interested in acting in the 1980s. Born on July 31, 1958, in Kerava, Finland, he began his acting career in 1989. Lehtinen is known for his work in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Heavy Trip (2018) as Kujanpää — aged about 59
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