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 |