Peter Franzén
Biography
Peter Franzén is a Finnish actor born on August 14, 1971, in Keminmaa, Finland. He has appeared in over 50 films and TV series, with roles in Finnish, Estonian, German, English, Swedish, and Hungarian speaking productions. Franzén's performance in Dog Nail Clipper (2004) earned him a Jussi Award, and he was praised by film critic Jay Weissberg from Variety magazine. He has also been cast in notable productions, including the fourth season of the TV series Vikings, where he played the role of King Harald Finehair, and Amazon Prime Video's The Wheel of Time TV series. With a career spanning multiple languages and genres, Franzén is recognized as one of the most talented and versatile actors in Finland.
Career overview
Peter Franzén is a Finnish actor who has appeared in over 50 films and TV series. He has demonstrated his versatility by taking on roles in various languages, including Finnish, Estonian, German, English, Swedish, and Hungarian. Franzén's extensive filmography showcases his ability to adapt to different languages and genres.
One of his notable performances earned him a Jussi Award for Best Actor for his role in Dog Nail Clipper in 2004. Film critic Jay Weissberg from Variety magazine praised Franzén, calling him "one of the most talented and versatile thesps in Finland". This recognition highlights Franzén's talent and dedication to his craft.
Franzén's career has also included appearances in popular TV series, such as Vikings, where he played the role of King Harald Finehair from the fourth season. Additionally, he was cast in Amazon Prime Video's upcoming series, The Wheel of Time. These roles demonstrate Franzén's ability to work in high-profile productions and take on significant characters.
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- Lapland War (2026)
- Kaikki rakastavat hevosia (2025) as Matias
- Twilight of the Gods (2024) as Glaumar (voice)
- Conflict (2024) as Kapt. Rami Ohrankämmen
- Nightless Night (2023) as Ilmari Huotari / The Murderer
- Black Lotus (2023) as Paul
- Boudica (2023) as Wolfgar
- The Abyss (2023) as Tage Vibenius
- Hamsters (2023) as Hamsteri
- Helsinki Syndrome (2022) as Elias Karo
- Untold Arctic Wars (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- The Wheel of Time (2021) as Stepin
- Meander (2021) as Adam
- Tale of the Sleeping Giants (2020) as Narrator (Voice)
- Kill Anneli (2020) Executive Producer
- Love, Death & Robots (2019) as Snow (voice)
- Ashes in the Snow (2018) as Commander Komarov
- The Mine (2016) as Raimo
- Beck 31 - Gunvald (2016) as Risto Kangas
- Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future (2016) as Eero Saarinen (voice)
- The Gunman (2015) as Reiniger
- Johan Falk: Blood Diamonds (2015) as Milo Mikhailov
- Napamiehet (2015) as Asianajaja
- Johan Falk: The End (2015) as Milo Mikhailov
- Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015) as Jorma
- Homecoming (2015) as Tomi
- Vikings (2013) as King Harald Finehair
- Open Up to Me (2013) as Sami
- Above Dark Waters (2013) as Kake
- Above Dark Waters (2013) Director
- Above Dark Waters (2013) Screenplay
- Above Dark Waters (2013) Novel
- Heart of a Lion (2013) as Teppo
- Road North (2012) as Pertti Paakku
- Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men (2012) as Taisto Raappana
- Purge (2012) as Hans Pekk
- Body of Water (2011) as Elias
- Priest of Evil (2010) as Timo Harjunpää
- Princess (2010) as Saastamoinen
- Rally On! (2009) as Suko
- Hellsinki (2009) as Krisu
- True Blood (2008) as Hrolf
- Isabella (2008) as Andrea
- Three Wise Men (2008) as Santa Claus
- Cleaner (2007) as Police Officer Bronson
- Karjalan kunnailla (2007) as Jarkko "Jake" Rosenius
- The Matriarch (2007) as Laszlo
- Red Is the Color of (2007) as David Stellar
- Isabella (2006) as Andreas
- Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006) as Nick Nevada
- Studio Impossible (2006)
- Mystery of the Wolf (2006) as Antero Venesmaa
- Baba's Cars (2006) as Pekka Kukka
- Dog Nail Clipper (2004) as Mertsi Arhippa Vepsäläinen
- Set Point (2004) as Harri
- The Threat (2004) as Magnus
- Bad Boys: A True Story (2003) as Otto Takkunen
- Irtiottoja (2003) as Antti
- At Point Blank (2003) as Juha
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Ivan Radu
- Names in Marble (2002) as Sulo Kallio
- Lovers & Leavers (2002) as Marko
- On the Road to Emmaus (2001) as Mankka-Arvi
- Kites Over Helsinki (2001) as Sammy Ceder
- Jewel of the Sahara (2001) as Young Francois Renard
- Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001) as Lakeija
- Bad Luck Love (2000) as Reino
- Badding (2000) as Ossi
- Ambush (1999) as Eero Perkola
- Rikos & rakkaus (1999) as Konstaapeli Jussi Rosenström
- V.I.P. (1998) as Nazi
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Guard (voice)
- A Summer by the River (1998) as Kottarainen
- Asphalto (1998) as Mies
- Train Birds (1998) as Lako's Lover
- Jäänmurtaja (1997)
- Tie naisen sydämeen (1996) as Kauko Kinnunen
- Deadly Rituals of the Flesh Loving Freaks - Katoamispiste (1996) as Man
- Sepelimurskaamon kauniin Jolantan ihmeellinen elämä (1996) as Johnny
- Suolaista ja makeaa (1995) as Ile
- Kissan kuolema (1994) as Saku
- Takatöölö Story (1993) as Heltat nuorina
- Maigret (1991) as Leo Liikanen
- Kerpeikkari Director
- Kerpeikkari Writer
- Alibi as Rod Bryant
- Jäniksen vuosi Writer