Martti Katajisto

Martti Katajisto was an American actor, best known for his roles in “Ihmiset suviyössä,” “Katupeilin takana,” and “Kulkuri ja joutsen.” Born on December 6, 1926, in Parkano, Finland, he passed away on January 24, 2000, in Helsinki, Finland.

Personal and Family Life

Martti Katajisto was raised by his foster parents, Aati and Laura Sipilä. He began his acting career with a notable role in the film “Ihmiset suviyössä” in 1948, which gained him recognition in the Finnish film industry.

Career Highlights

In addition to “Ihmiset suviyössä,” Katajisto appeared in several other significant films, including “Niskavuori taistelee” and “Yhden yön hinta.” He was especially admired for his performance as T.J. Särkkä in the movie “Kulkuri ja joutsen,” which turned out to be his final role. His contributions to Finnish cinema left a lasting impact.

Death and Legacy

Martti Katajisto died on January 24, 2000, in Helsinki, Finland. His legacy lives on through his diverse filmography and the influence he had on aspiring actors in Finland. Even after his passing, his films continue to be cherished by fans.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Ihmiset suviyössä 1948-10-09 Nokia
Niskavuori taistelee 1957-11-15 Paavo Niskavuori
Yhden yön hinta 1952-02-22 Asko
Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen 1953-05-22 Klaus Toivola
Niskavuoren Heta 1952-12-25 Jaakko
Vain kaksi tuntia 1949-04-29 Pelle Teiri, konttoristi
Mä oksalla ylimmällä 1954-04-30 Gabriel Linsén
Prinsessa Ruusunen 1949-04-08 Prince Florestan
Maija löytää sävelen 1950-07-28 Erkki Orasto
Katarina kaunis leski 1950-11-17 Carl-Magnus Schildt
Yks’ tavallinen Virtanen 1959-08-14 Väinö Virtanen
Kanavan laidalla 1949-09-30 Eerikki Lind
Nina ja Erik 1960-02-12 Erik Vaara
Nukkekauppias ja kaunis Lilith 1955-08-12 Doll Merchant
Kulkuri ja joutsen 1999-02-19 T. J. Särkkä
Isä meidän 1993-10-22 Eino Haavisto
Katupeilin takana 1949-11-04 Jean Sibelius (uncredited)
Sven Tuuva 1958-12-19
Nuoruus sumussa 1946-04-12 (uncredited)
Laulava sydän 1948-04-30 (uncredited)
Orpopojan valssi 1949-10-20
Haaviston Leeni 1948-02-13 Einar (uncredited)
Hormoonit valloillaan 1948-08-20 nuori mies