Ekke Hämäläinen was a Finnish-American actor who is best known for Kuka on syyllinen?, Huivi, and Kuningas kulkureitten. He was born on February 14, 1922, in Mikkeli, Finland, and died on January 21, 1981, in Florida, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Ekke Hämäläinen was previously married to Hilkka Kinnunen from 1948 until their divorce in 1971. Together, they had two children. His family life was relatively private, but he is remembered fondly for his contributions to the arts.
Death and Legacy
Ekke Hämäläinen passed away on January 21, 1981, in Florida, USA. His death marked the end of a notable career in acting, during which he appeared in numerous films and television productions. Today, he is remembered for his performances that captured the spirit of Finnish cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kohtalo tekee siirron | 1959-11-20 | Reino Petäjämaa |
| Toukokuun taika | 1948-07-09 | Asko Kari |
| Silmät hämärässä | 1952-02-01 | The Athlete |
| Suomisen Olli yllättää | 1945-08-26 | Pauli |
| Jossain on railo | 1949-12-23 | Bertil Carénius |
| Sinut minä tahdon | 1949-11-17 | Erkki Kovalinna |
| Sven Tuuva | 1958-12-19 | Weber |
| Säkkijärven polkka | 1955-09-09 | Jaakko Perälä |
| Tuntematon sotilas | 1955-12-23 | Doctor |
| Ruusu ja kulkuri | 1948-11-05 | Paul Hanneborg |
| Kuningas kulkureitten | 1953-11-27 | Martti |
| Onnelliset | 1954-12-25 | Karl-Erik Grahn |
| Iloinen Linnanmäki | 1960-11-04 | Turpeinen’s lawyer |
| Tyttö tuli taloon | 1956-02-03 | Lillian’s date |
| Morsiusseppele | 1954-01-15 | Per |
| Kahden ladun poikki | 1958-02-28 | Markku |
| Autuas eversti | 1958-09-05 | Arthur |
| Pikku suorasuu | 1962-03-09 | Ström |
| Täällä Pohjantähden alla | 1968-09-13 | Carl Wallen |
| Rottasota | 1968-03-31 | ministeri Arvo Mäkinen |