Walle Saikko was an American actor best known for his roles in Juha, Mustalaishurmaaja, and Mustat silmät. He was born Vladimir Sajkovic on January 12, 1912, and passed away on June 22, 2002, in South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Walle Saikko was born as Vladimir Sajkovic, and he pursued a career in acting starting with his role in the Finnish film Juha in 1935. Later, he became a prominent academic by founding the Russian department at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Saikko also worked as a professor of Russian at Massachusetts State University.
Death and Legacy
Walle Saikko passed away on June 22, 2002, leaving behind a legacy of contributions both in the arts and education. His work in acting and academia has had a lasting impact, particularly in his efforts to promote the Russian language and culture in the United States.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Juha | 1937-01-24 | Shemeikka |
| Mustalaishurmaaja | 1929 | |
| Mustat silmät | 1929 |