Lasse Pöysti
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 24, 1927 in Sortavala, Republic of Karelia, Russia
- Died
- April 5, 2019
- Active Years
- 1941–2010 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 96 credits in database
Biography
Lasse Pöysti was a Finnish actor, director, and screenwriter. He acted in both Finnish and Swedish productions. He is best known internationally for voicing Moomintroll in a 1969 television series based on Tove Jansson's work. Pöysti was born on January 24, 1927, in Sortavala, Republic of Karelia, Russia. He had a long career in acting, with 84 known credits. Pöysti retired from acting in 2012 and passed away on April 5, 2019, at the age of 92. He also worked as a theatre manager and writer, and his family members have been involved in the arts, including his granddaughter Alma Pöysti, who played Tove.
Career overview
Lasse Pöysti was a Finnish actor who acted in both Finnish and Swedish productions. He is known to have worked in the film industry for many years, with a total of 84 acting credits. Pöysti's acting career spanned multiple decades, with his first known film credit being in the 1952 film "ja Helena soittaa".
Throughout his career, Pöysti appeared in various films and television productions. He is best known internationally for voicing Moomintroll in a 1969 television series based on Tove Jansson's works. Pöysti's acting credits include films such as "Let Orla", "Thomas", and "Picassova dobrodružství".
Lasse Pöysti retired from acting in 2012, after a long and distinguished career in the film industry. He passed away on April 5, 2019, at the age of 92.
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Full Filmography
96 titles- La Vénitienne (2010) as Nathan Burnstein
- Thomas (2009) as Thomas
- Maan mitta (2007) as Niiranen
- Lapin kullan kimallus (2001) as Konrad Planting
- Lapin kullan kimallus (1999) as Konrad Planting
- White Marble (1998) as Ossi Ahmala
- The Tears of Saint Peter (1995) as The Cripple
- White Lies (1995) as Lindqvist
- White Lies (1994) as Aaro
- Kiinnisidottu (1994) as Mitro-eno
- Rosenbaum - Bländverk (1993) as Erik "Lunkan" Lundkvist
- Rosenbaum (1993) as Erik 'Lunkan' Lundkvist
- Macklean (1993) as Carl August Ehrensvärd
- Rosenbaum - Det sista vittnet (1993) as Erik "Lunkan" Lundkvist
- Rosenbaum - Målbrott (1993) as Erik "Lunkan" Lundkvist
- Mestari (1992) as Kalevi Suomalainen
- A Dream of the Mediterranean (1991) as Reader (voice)
- Kukunor (1989) as Vuoriukko
- Nutcases & Normals (1988) as Morfar
- Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus (1988) as Martti Hongisto
- Maailman paras (1986) as Vanha paavo Nurmi
- Näkemiin, hyvästi (1986)
- The Blessed Ones (1986) as Dr. Dettow
- A Matter of Life and Death (1986)
- Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan (1986) as The Stablemaster
- The Clan: Tale of the Frogs (1984) as Siilipää
- Dirty Story (1984) as The detective
- The School of Wives (1983) as Chrysalde
- The Flight of the Eagle (1982) as Photographer
- Barna från Blåsjöfjället (1980) as Lasso-Lassi
- Det blir jul på Möllegården (1980) as Gårdstomte
- Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti (1979) as Johannes Puntila
- The Adventures of Picasso (1978) as Sirkka's Father (uncredited)
- Pyhä perhe (1976) as Paavo Mäkinen
- There are so many things you cannot understand (1970) as Self
- Mumintrollet (1969) as Mumintrollet
- Punahilkka (1968) as Matti, lentokapteeni
- Meidän Herramme muurahaisia (1964) as konstaapeli Metso
- Swedish Wedding Night (1964) as nasaren
- The City (1962)
- Julkalendern (1960) as Pixie
- Justus järjestää kaiken (1960) as Justus
- Justus järjestää kaiken (1960) Writer
- Justus järjestää kaiken (1960) Director
- Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen (1959) as Olli Suominen
- Sotapojan heilat (1958) as Esko Puustinen
- Asessorin naishuolet (1958) as Veikko Pajukivi
- Asessorin naishuolet (1958) Screenplay
- Asessorin naishuolet (1958) Director
- Vääpelin kauhu (1957) as Jaska
- Vääpelin kauhu (1957) Writer
- Syntipukki (1957) as Frans Koikkalainen
- Over Land and Sea (1956) as Himself - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Näkemiin Helena (1955) as Lennu Jaatikainen
- Näkemiin Helena (1955) Screenplay
- Näkemiin Helena (1955) Director
- Hunting for Miss Europe (1955) as Antero W. Lintunen
- Villi Pohjola (1955) as Jean
- Sankarialokas (1955) as Esko Sirola
- Kummituskievari (1954) Director
- Putkinotko (1954) as Malakias
- Kovanaama (1954) as Esko Pekuri
- Laivaston monnit maissa (1954) as Segerstråhle
- Miljonäärimonni (1953) as Lasse Vihuri
- 2 hauskaa vekkulia (1953) as Jussi Mäki
- 2 hauskaa vekkulia (1953) Director
- Kaikkien naisten monni (1952) as Nieminen
- Kaikkien naisten monni (1952) Director
- Kaikkien naisten monni (1952) Screenplay
- Salakuljettajan laulu (1952) Director
- Rahan rata (1951) as Self - Toimittaja
- Vain laulajapoikia (1951) as Dr. Aarne Syrjä
- Radio tekee murron (1951) as Radio Reporter
- Kenraalin morsian (1951) as Jukka Oksapää
- …ja Helena soittaa (1951) Screenplay
- …ja Helena soittaa (1951) Director
- Tukkijoella (1951) as Pölhö-Kustaa
- Tukkijoella (1951) Assistant Director
- Vihaan sinua – rakas (1951) as Tauno Karnala
- Rion yö (1951) as Lasse
- Isäpappa ja keltanokka (1950) as Aimo Tammela
- Rakkaus on nopeampi Piiroisen pässiäkin (1950) as Heikki Piiparinen
- Ruma Elsa (1949) as Usko Aamunen
- Sinut minä tahdon (1949) as Seppo Vesa
- Katupeilin takana (1949) as Arvid Molander
- Professori Masa (1949) as Pentti Simola
- Hormoonit valloillaan (1948) as Pena
- Kilroy sen teki (1948) as Pete
- Suomisen Olli yllättää (1945) as Olli Suominen
- Suomisen Olli rakastuu (1944) as Olli Suominen
- Suomisen taiteilijat (1943) as Olli Suominen
- Suomisen Ollin tempaus (1942) as Olli Suominen
- Suomisen perhe (1941) as Olli Suominen
- Onnellinen ministeri (1941) as (uncredited)
- Täysosuma (1941) as (uncredited)
- Kustaa III as Kustaa III
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lasse Pöysti best known for?
Lasse Pöysti is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tears of Saint Peter (1995), Rosenbaum - Bländverk (1993), The Flight of the Eagle (1982), Barna från Blåsjöfjället (1980).
When and where was Lasse Pöysti born?
Lasse Pöysti was born on January 24, 1927 in Sortavala, Republic of Karelia, Russia. They passed away on April 5, 2019.
How many credits does Lasse Pöysti have?
Lasse Pöysti has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2010.
What is Lasse Pöysti's background in cinema and television?
Lasse Pöysti was a Finnish actor, director, and screenwriter. He acted in both Finnish and Swedish productions. He is best known internationally for voicing Moomintroll in a 1969 television series based on Tove Jansson's work. Pöysti was born on January 24, 1927, in Sortavala, Republic of Karelia, Russia. He had a long...
Lasse Pöysti by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Barna från Blåsjöfjället (1980) as Lasso-Lassi — aged about 53
- Näkemiin Helena (1955) as Lennu Jaatikainen — aged about 28
- Julkalendern (1960) as Pixie — aged about 33
- The Flight of the Eagle (1982) as Photographer — aged about 55
- The Adventures of Picasso (1978) as Sirkka's Father (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Kaikkien naisten monni (1952) as Nieminen — aged about 25
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