Jussi Jurkka

Jussi Jurkka was an American actor known for his roles in The Unknown Soldier, Punainen viiva, and Akseli and Elina. He was born on June 15, 1930, in Turku, Finland, and passed away on April 9, 1982, in Helsinki, Finland.

Personal and Family Life

Jussi Jurkka was married twice, first to Maikki Länsiö from 1955 to 1965, with whom he had one child, and later to Arja Pessa starting in 1966. He was the son of Eino and Emmi Jurkka and had siblings including Sakari and Vappu Jurkka. His daughter, Laura Jurkka, is also an actress, continuing the family’s artistic legacy.

Death and Legacy

Jussi Jurkka succumbed to cancer on April 9, 1982. Despite his passing, he left a lasting impact on Finnish cinema through his diverse roles and significant contributions to the film industry. His work continues to be celebrated, particularly with his memorable performances in classic films.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Kolmiapila 1953-03-29 Janne
Ratkaisun päivät 1956-10-11 Veikko Lepistö
Jokin ihmisessä 1956-04-06 Kauko
Lasisydän 1959-10-16 lasitaitelija
Tuntematon sotilas 1955-12-23 Lammio
Laivaston monnit maissa 1954-07-16 Pentti
Meiltähän tämä käy 1973-10-26 Ruutanansuon Nestori
Punainen viiva 1959-09-04 Puntarpää
Komisario Palmun erehdys 1960-09-09 Bruno Rygseck
Päämaja 1970-11-06 quartermaster general A. F. Airo
Yö on pitkä 1952-10-31 Jussi Virta
Näkemiin Helena 1955-02-18 Arttu Junkkeri
Myöhästynyt hääyö 1960-11-18 Otto Mäkinen
Miljoonavaillinki 1961-09-29 Vilhelm
Kuriton sukupolvi 1957-03-29 Galileo Varavaara
Silja – nuorena nukkunut 1956-04-26 Armas
Viimeinen savotta 1977-11-04 police Karisiira
Musta rakkaus 1957-04-05 Pauli Haantie
Verta käsissämme 1958-11-21 Viktor Aaltona
Morsiusseppele 1954-01-15 Allan Smith
Pää pystyyn Helena 1957-02-08 Arttu Junkkeri
…ja Helena soittaa 1951-12-30 Arttu Junkkeri
Sankarialokas 1955-07-28 Nilsson
Tähtisilmä 1955-04-15 Lauri Raunio
Akseli ja Elina 1970-12-04 Slukola
Luottamus 1976-08-20 G. Castrén
Rintamalotta 1956-11-02 Erik Vuori
Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias 1948-09-09 Pertti (uncredited)
Kovanaama 1954-01-29 Prisoner
Parempi myöhään 1979-01-20