Risto Salmi

Risto Salmi was an American actor born on July 7, 1941, in Metsämaa, Finland. He is best known for his roles in Rare Exports (2010), Big Game (2014), and The Unknown Soldier (1985). Salmi passed away on April 27, 2016, in Turku, Finland.

Personal and Family Life

Risto Salmi was married twice. His first marriage was to Riitta Vauhkonen from 1964 to 1969, with whom he had two children. He later married Sirkka-Liisa Huikari in 1972, and they also had two children together.

Career

Risto Salmi had a successful acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. His work spanned across several decades, and he became well-known for his versatile performances in a variety of genres.

Death and Legacy

Risto Salmi died from post-operative heart failure on April 27, 2016, in Turku, Finland. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to be appreciated by fans of Finnish cinema.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Kalteva torni 2006-10-20 Leo
Rare Exports 2010-12-03 Sheriff
Roskisprinssi 2011-07-29 Iso-Antti
Koirankynnen leikkaaja 2004-02-13 Horseman Turpeinen
Siivoton juttu 1997-11-24 Talonmies Pannimaa
Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa 1990-02-02 Venkula
Irti Maasta 1990-05-01 Yrjö A. Tiilikainen
Eläville ja kuolleille 2005-02-18 Henrik
Kuutamosonaatti 1988-11-04 Motellin isäntä
Big Game 2015-03-19 Hamara
Helmiä ja sikoja 2003-08-29 Alko’s Salesman
Kummelin Jackpot 2006-02-17 Rauno Järvelä
Rikos & rakkaus 1999-02-05 Taisto Toikka
Kolme yötä 1989-04-06 Baarimikko
Poliisin poika 1998-11-01 Rekkakuski
Pekko ja poika 1994-10-28 Unto, Pekon ja Pojan isä
Tuntematon sotilas 1985-12-06 Korpela
Häpyt 1999-01-15 Markkula
Pitkä kuuma kesä 1999-03-26 Lajunen’s Father
Risto Räppääjä ja yöhaukka 2016-02-19 Helppoheikki torilla
Kulkuri ja joutsen 1999-02-19 Rautakauppias
Painija 1985-09-26 Maalari
Lahja 1997-10-13 Naamanka
Bodomin legenda 2006-12-18 Armas Uolevi Karjula
Minä, siili ja trumpetti 1983-04-19 Ailun isä
Pilkkuja ja pikkuhousuja 1992-11-06 Salvationist
Viimeinen keikka 1984-04-12 Niemi
Tie 1981-10-23 Punkki
Iso vaalee 1983-01-21 Unto
Kiljusen herrasväen uudet seikkailut 1990-12-21 Joulupukki
Riisuttu mies 2006-09-15 Erkki
Häräntappoase 1989-11-15 Svante Takkinen
Peräkamaripojat 2001-01-03 P.A. Turpeinen
Vain muutaman huijarin tähden 1998-02-25 P.A. Turpeinen
Mooseksen perintö 2001-12-12 P.A. Turpeinen
Turvetta ja timantteja 2006-12-13 P.A. Turpeinen
Raid 2000-01-10 Perse-Arska
Pimeän hehku 1996-09-04 Risto Nurminen
Isännät ja isäntien varjot 1976-12-29 Pappi
Hovimäki 1999