Tapio Hämäläinen was an American actor best known for his roles in Takiaispallo, The Unknown Soldier, and Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla. He was born on June 18, 1922, in Uukuniemi, Finland, and passed away on January 28, 2008, in Helsinki, Finland, due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Personal and Family Life
Tapio Hämäläinen was married to Aino Kaarina Räty since 1963. He was previously married to Martta Rönkä, with whom he had one child. Throughout his life, family and relationships were important to him, and he maintained a close bond with his loved ones.
Death and Legacy
Hämäläinen died on January 28, 2008, in Helsinki, Finland, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. His contributions to Finnish cinema, particularly in comedy and drama, left a lasting impact on the industry. He is remembered fondly by fans for his memorable roles and performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lottovoittaja UKK Turhapuro | 1976-08-27 | Voldemar Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuro – This Is My Life | 2004-09-10 | Tuura |
| Häpy endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon | 1977-08-26 | Karolus Tuura |
| Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit | 1979-10-12 | Tohtori Jaakko Jyrä |
| Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä | 1984-08-31 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuron aviokriisi | 1981-10-16 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuron poika | 1993-08-13 | Hugo Tuura |
| Tupla-Uuno | 1988-08-26 | Taneli Tuura |
| Uuno Epsanjassa | 1985-09-27 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuron muisti palailee pätkittäin | 1983-09-30 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle | 1986-08-29 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuro kaksoisagentti | 1987-08-28 | Tuura |
| Tuntematon sotilas | 1955-12-23 | Salo |
| Rautakauppias Uuno Turhapuro, presidentin vävy | 1978-08-25 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuron veli | 1994-08-26 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra | 1991-08-23 | Tuura |
| Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla | 1990-08-24 | Tuura |
| Uuno Turhapuro Suomen Tasavallan Herra Presidentti | 1992-08-14 | Valtter Tuura |
| Takiaispallo | 1970-09-10 | Aaro Saarinen |
| Syksyllä kaikki on toisin | 1978-10-06 | Pettinen |
| Sven Tuuva | 1958-12-19 | Paavo |
| Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa | 1982-09-17 | Tuura |
| Pojat | 1962-11-02 | |
| Juha | 1956-11-09 | Uhtualainen (uncredited) |
| Punainen viiva | 1959-09-04 | Man on Hill (uncredited) |
| Lakeuden kutsu | 2000-01-14 | opettaja |
| Pinsiön parooni | 1962-04-13 | Kalle Holopainen |
| Nuoruuteni savotat | 1988-11-18 | kunnanvaltuutettu |
| Täällä Pohjantähden alla | 1968-09-13 | E. Hellberg |
| Aatamin puvussa… ja vähän Eevankin | 1971-10-08 | konstaapeli Niemelä |
| Yhdeksän miehen saappaat | 1969-11-02 | Väinö Soro |
| Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä | 1986-01-11 | Puolustusministeri Tuura |
| Kolme ässää | Kertoja |