Pentti Saares was a Finnish actor who was born on February 4, 1911, in Suonenjoki, Finland. He is best known for his roles in Women of Niskavuori, Kyökin puolella, and Hiipivä vaara. He passed away on June 26, 2005, in Helsinki, Finland.
Personal and Family Life
Pentti Saares was married to Sirkka-Liisa Bohm. He lived a relatively private life away from the public eye but was known for his contributions to Finnish cinema throughout his acting career.
Career
Saares had an extensive acting career, prominently featured in films from the late 1930s to the 1970s. He appeared in various productions, showcasing his talent in both leading and supporting roles across numerous films.
Death and Legacy
Pentti Saares died on June 26, 2005, in Helsinki, Finland. His work left a lasting mark on Finnish cinema, and he is remembered for his performances that brought stories to life on screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Aktivistit | 1939-04-09 | Jallu |
| VMV 6 | 1936-02-16 | Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Nainen on valttia | 1944-08-13 | Levä |
| Avoveteen | 1939-08-27 | valmentaja |
| Kuollut mies rakastuu | 1942-08-16 | Harri Temmes |
| Pojat | 1962-11-02 | Jake’s Father |
| Totinen torvensoittaja | 1941-03-23 | Heiniö |
| Hiekkakuningas | 1972-01-01 | Kunnanvaltuuston jäsen |
| Haaviston Leeni | 1948-02-13 | Kyösti Rae |
| Synnin puumerkki | 1942-09-20 | Mika |
| Kohtalo johtaa meitä | 1945-05-20 | Pentti Helin |
| Synnitön lankeemus | 1943-11-21 | Yrjö Koski |
| Vaimoke | 1936-04-12 | (uncredited) |
| Kersantilleko Emma nauroi? | 1940-11-02 | Sergeant |
| Kuollut mies vihastuu | 1944-08-13 | Servant |
| Hiipivä vaara | 1944-11-05 | Ilmari Lavio |
| Varjoja Kannaksella | 1943-11-07 | |
| Kulkurin valssi | 1941-01-19 | |
| Onnenpotku | 1936-03-22 | (uncredited) |
| Syyllisiäkö? | 1938-09-25 | (uncredited) |
| Halveksittu | 1939-03-19 | (uncredited) |
| Lapseni on minun… | 1940-09-15 | (uncredited) |
| Perheen musta lammas | 1941-02-02 | (uncredited) |
| Teerenpeliä | 1963-08-02 | Jäppinen (uncredited) |
| Ja alla oli tulinen järvi | 1937-02-28 | (uncredited) |
| Juurakon Hulda | 1937-10-17 | (uncredited) |
| Jääkärin morsian | 1938-02-27 | (uncredited) |
| Poikamiesten holhokki | 1938-08-28 | (uncredited) |
| Hätävara | 1939-01-15 | Reino (uncredited) |
| Täällä Pohjantähden alla | 1968-09-13 | |
| Sissit | 1963-02-21 | Tappara |