Kari Ketonen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 16, 1971 in Espoo, Finland
- Active Years
- 1995–2026 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 71 credits in database
Biography
Kari Ketonen is an actor, director, and screenwriter born on August 16, 1971, in Espoo, Finland, and is also known as Kari Mikael Ketonen. He is credited with 56 known credits in acting on The Movie Database. He graduated from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 1997 as a Master of Theater Arts and has also completed a degree in psychotherapy. Ketonen is known for his work on the films Lapland Odyssey released in 2010, Lapland Odyssey 2 released in 2015, and Protectors released in 2008. His career encompasses multiple roles within the film and television industry, supported by his formal education in theater arts and psychotherapy.
Career overview
Kari Ketonen is an actor, director, and screenwriter born in Espoo, Finland, on August 16, 1971. He graduated from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 1997 as a Master of Theater Arts and has also completed a degree in psychotherapy. Known by the full name Kari Mikael Ketonen, his career spans fifty-six known credits in acting.
Among his notable film and television work, Ketonen is recognized for his contributions to Lapland Odyssey in 2010, its sequel Lapland Odyssey 2 in 2015, and Protectors in 2008. His professional background combines his education in theater arts with extensive credits across the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- Wingman 2 (2026) as Juhis
- Wingman 2 (2026) Director
- Wingman 2 (2026) Writer
- Wingman 2 (2026) Original Series Creator
- Supporting Actor (2025) as Aki Kurki
- Port Poison - Santeri's Deal (2024)
- Luottomies-elokuva: All in (2024) as Juhis
- Luottomies-elokuva: All in (2024) Co-Producer
- Luottomies-elokuva: All in (2024) Director
- Luottomies-elokuva: All in (2024) Writer
- Kovan viikon ilta (2023)
- Los Angelesin kuningas (2023)
- Bad Women (2022) as Matti
- Komppania Ketonen & Gustafsberg (2022)
- Lapland Odyssey 4 (2022) as Mikko Ala-Naappa
- Häät ennen hautajaisia (2022) Director
- Häät ennen hautajaisia (2022) Writer
- Invisible Hero (2021) as Naapuri
- Wedding of the Century (2021) as Sairaalan vahtimestari
- The Potato Venture (2020) as Adviser
- The Renovation (2020) as Folke
- Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019) as Vril Vladimir Putin
- Täydellinen joulu (2019) as Matias
- Arctic Circle (2018) as Jaakko Stenius, KRP
- Lapland Odyssey 3 (2017) as Pikku-Mikko
- Downshifters (2016) as Ville Helmisalo
- Wingman (2016) as Juha "Juhis" Manner
- Wingman (2016) Script
- Wingman (2016) Director
- Wingman (2016) Writer
- Kaikki hyvin, Pekka (2016) as Pekka
- Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015) as Pikku-Mikko
- Nurses (2014) as Jaren isä
- The Grump (2014) as Sakke Intonen
- Kadonnut: Joulupukki (2014) as Viestitonttu
- 8-Ball (2013) as Ivakka
- A Patriotic Man (2013) as Pekka Peltola, maajoukkueen lääkäri
- The Good and the Bad News (2012) as Host
- Kimmo (2012) as Rami Sjölund
- Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble (2012) as Spede (voice)
- Ella and Friends (2012) as Isä Yksi
- The Look of a Killer (2011) as Jaak Lillepuu
- Risto (2011) as Apulaisohjaaja Björkstrand
- Eine Insel namens Udo (2011) as Mr. Sallinen
- Silence (2011) as Tykkimies
- Putous (2010) as Vladimir Putin / Aimo Sonni
- Putous (2010) as Rontgoteus Hittavainen / Various
- Putous (2010) as Aimo Sonni / Various
- Lapland Odyssey (2010) as Pikku-Mikko
- Ihmebantu (2009)
- Under the North Star (2009) as Valenti Leppänen
- Sauna (2008) as Musko
- Suojelijat (2008) as Mälli
- 1944 The Final Defence (2007) as Majuri Eero Leppänen
- Ketonen & Myllyrinne (2006)
- Ketonen & Myllyrinne (2006) Screenplay
- Ketonen & Myllyrinne (2006) Director
- Ketonen & Myllyrinne (2006) Creator
- Uudisraivaaja (2006) as Miesasikas
- Yövuoro (2005) as Vartija Petteri
- Pelicanman (2004) as Pelikaanimies
- Gourmet Club (2004) as Henri Wallenius
- Skene (2004) as Huumepoliisi Bergström
- Kumman kaa (2003) as Jujutsuopettaja
- Ranuan kummit (2003)
- Nainen kedolla (2003)
- Ammattimies (2000) as Boy on the street
- Kaverille ei jätetä (1999) as 4eyes
- Little Sister (1999) as Olli
- Sirpaleita (1995) as Guitarist
- Karavaanarit Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kari Ketonen best known for?
Kari Ketonen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019), The Prophet's Game (2000), Dollman (1991), Dollman (1991).
When and where was Kari Ketonen born?
Kari Ketonen was born on August 16, 1971 in Espoo, Finland.
How many credits does Kari Ketonen have?
Kari Ketonen has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Kari Ketonen's background in cinema and television?
Kari Ketonen is an actor, director, and screenwriter born on August 16, 1971, in Espoo, Finland, and is also known as Kari Mikael Ketonen. He is credited with 56 known credits in acting on The Movie Database. He graduated from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 1997 as a Master of Theater Arts and has also completed a deg...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Nurses (2014) as Jaren isä — aged about 42
- Arctic Circle (2018) as Jaakko Stenius, KRP — aged about 46
- 1944 The Final Defence (2007) as Majuri Eero Leppänen — aged about 35
- Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019) as Vril Vladimir Putin — aged about 47
- Putous (2010) as Vladimir Putin / Aimo Sonni — aged about 38
- Putous (2010) as Rontgoteus Hittavainen / Various — aged about 38
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