Paavo Westerberg
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 23, 1973 in Helsinki, Finland
- Active Years
- 1986–2025 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Paavo Westerberg (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Name: Paavo Westerberg (Full name: Paavo Johannes Westerberg [4]).
Birth Date: July 23, 1973 [1, 2, 4].
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland [1, 2, 4].
Professions: Actor, writer, director, dramaturgy [3], screenwriter [5], theatre director [5], playwright [4, 5].
Education: Graduated from Teatterikorkeakoulu in 2000 [4].
Career Start: Has worked as an actor since 1981 [4].
Known Credits/Works:
Frozen Land (2005) [2, 3, 5].
Valkoinen kaupunki (2006) [2].
The Violin Player (2018) [2, 3].
Princess [3].
Susikoira Roi - seikkailu saaristossa [3].
The Snow Queen [3].
Susikoira Roi [3].
Love and Fury [3].
Reindeer Mafia [3].
Frozen City [5].
Awards: Mention of Jussi Awards for screenplays in Frozen Land and Frozen City [5].
Draft 1: Paavo Johannes Westerberg is a Finnish actor, writer, director, playwright, and screenwriter. Born on July 23, 1973, in Helsinki, Finland, he has worked as an actor since 1981 and graduated from Teatterikorkeakoulu in 2000. His professional credits include Frozen Land (200
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Paavo Westerberg (specifically focusing on Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Actor, born July 23, 1973, Helsinki, Finland. 19 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Actor, writer. Known for Frozen Land (2005), Valkoinen kaupunki (2006), and The Violin Player (2018).
[3] TMDB: Actor, Writer, Director, Dramaturgy. Works include Princess, Frozen Land, Susikoira Roi - seikkailu saaristossa, The Violin Player, The Snow Queen, Susikoira Roi, Love and Fury, and Reindeer Mafia.
[4] Wikipedia: Paavo Johannes Westerberg. Born July 23, 1973, Helsinki. Finnish actor, screenwriter, playwright, and director. Graduated from Theatre Academy in 2000, though has worked as an actor since 1981.
[5] Grokipedia: Finnish film director, screenwriter, theatre director, playwright, and actor. Screenplays for Frozen Land and Frozen City earned Jussi Awards.
[6] Biographies.net: General bio link.
Full Name: Paavo Johannes Westerberg.
Born: July 23, 1973, in Helsinki, Finland.
Profession: Actor, writer, director, playwright, and dramaturgy.
Acting History: Has worked as an actor since 1981. Graduated from the Theatre Academy in 2000.
Acting/Known Credits: Frozen Land (2005), Valkoinen kaupunki (2006), The Violin Player (2018), Princess, Susikoira Roi - seikkailu saaristossa, The Snow Queen, Susikoira Roi, Love and Fury, and Reindeer Mafia.
Note: Source [5] mentions screenplays for Frozen Land and Frozen City earned Jussi Awards. (The prompt asks for a career overview of Acting, but the source links his work to awards).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Paavo Johannes Westerberg is a Finnish actor, writer, director, playwright, and dramaturgy professional. Born on July 23, 1973, in Helsinki, Finland, Westerberg has a career in acting that dates back to 1981. He later graduated from the Theatre Academy in the year 2000.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works/Credits.
His professional credits include various roles in film and stage productions. He is known for his work in Frozen Land (2005), Valkoinen kaupunki (2006), and The Violin Player (2018). Other works associated with him include Princess, Susikoira Roi - seikkailu saaristossa, The Snow Queen, Susikoira Roi, Love and Fury, and Reindeer Mafia.
Paragraph 3: Additional context (if needed to reach word count).
Westerberg's contributions span cinema and stage. While he is recognized for his acting, he is also a film director, screenwriter, and theatre director. His work includes screenplays for films such as Frozen Land and Frozen City.
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Paavo Johannes Westerberg is a Finnish actor, writer, director, playwright, and dramaturgy professional. Born on July 23, 1973, in Helsinki, Finland, Westerberg has been working as an actor since 1981. He completed his studies at the Theatre Academy in 2000. His career
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Therapy (2025) Director
- Therapy (2025) Writer
- After Us, the Flood (2024) as Old Markku
- Leevi Madetoja: The Ostrobothnians (2024) Director
- Reindeer Mafia (2023) as Mulari
- The Violin Player (2018) as Markku
- The Violin Player (2018) Writer
- The Violin Player (2018) Director
- Love and Fury (2016) as Kustantamon johtaja
- Princess (2010) as Lääkäri Alfred Lonka
- Princess (2010) Writer
- Frozen City (2006) as Taksiasiakas
- Frozen City (2006) Writer
- Rikospoliisi ei laula (2006) as Oikeuden puheenjohtaja
- Rikospoliisi ei laula (2006) Dramaturgy
- Frozen Land (2005) as Oiva
- Frozen Land (2005) Writer
- Irtiottoja (2003) as Kimmo
- Irtiottoja (2003) Writer
- Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood (2000) as Ilari Lempinen
- Hovimäki (1999) as Wilhelm Lindhof
- Kotikatu (1995) as Sijaisopettaja
- Virtaset ja Kekkonen (1993) as Kitaran soittaja
- Ruusun aika (1990) as Ilmari "Illi" Ruusunen
- Susikoira Roi - seikkailu saaristossa (1988) as Tomi
- Susikoira Roi (1987) as Tomi
- The Snow Queen (1986) as Prinssi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paavo Westerberg best known for?
Paavo Westerberg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Love and Fury (2016), Kotikatu (1995).
When and where was Paavo Westerberg born?
Paavo Westerberg was born on July 23, 1973 in Helsinki, Finland.
How many credits does Paavo Westerberg have?
Paavo Westerberg has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
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Subject: Paavo Westerberg (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided snippets [1] through [6]. Strict Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources. Do not invent or guess. Nam...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Love and Fury (2016) as Kustantamon johtaja — aged about 42
- Kotikatu (1995) as Sijaisopettaja — aged about 21
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