Pirkka-Pekka Petelius

Petelius's breakthrough was in Yleisradio's sketch series Velipuolikuu (1983), which he wrote and also acted in. The popularity gained by the series started Petelius's career as one of the most well-known comedians in Finland. He gained immense popularity due to his work in the sketch series Pulttibois (and its sequel, Manitbois) with Aake Kalliala. • Illustration — Petelius in 1984, during the principal cinematography of the film The Unknown Soldier in Niinisalo. Despite being known as a comedian Petelius has also acted in several more serious roles in films and television, especially in the recent years. He played Hietanen in Rauni Mollberg's The Unknown Soldier (1985). Other significant films have been e.g. Aki Kaurismäki's Hamlet Goes Business (1986), Åke Lindman's Lapin kullan kimallus (1999) and Peter Lindholm's Drakarna över Helsingfors (2001). He also provided the Finnish voice of Timon in Leijonakuningas (The Lion King) (1994).

Pirkka-Pekka Petelius studied at Theatre Academy Helsinki. The recorded working language is Finnish. Positions recorded include member of the Parliament of Finland. Distinctions recorded are Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

• Name — Pirkka-Pekka Petelius • Born — 31 May 1953 • Birthplace — Alatornio, Lapland, Finland • Occupation — Actor, director, producer, screenwriter, member of the Finnish Parliament • Awards — Special Venla 1989 Special Telvis 1997 HUIPS 2004, for lifetime achievement in comedy • Spouse — Erika Skön (2019 – 2023) • Years Active — 1975–present

• Velipuolikuu (1983–1984) • Mutapainin ystävät (1984–1985) • Tabu (1986–1987) • Oudot Jutut • Hymyhuulet (1987–1988) • Neurovisio (1988–1989) • Hui Helinää, Hei Hulinaa (1988–1989) • Pulttibois (1989–1991) • Manitbois (1992) • Viihdeohjelma Tukholma (1993) • Salli mun nauraa (1993) • Hra 47 esittää (1994) • Huijarinainen (1994) • Akkaa päälle (1994–1996 and 2006) • Hömppäveikot (1996) • Ruonansuu & Petelius Co (1997) • Nortia (1996) • Team Ahma (1998) • Kaverille ei jätetä (1999–2003) • Korkeajännitystä (2001) • Ou Nou! (2001) • Handu pumpulla (2005) • 6pack (2007) • Tali-Ihantala 1944 (2007) • Kymenlaakson laulu (2008) • Pullukat (2009) • Tellus (2014) • Joulukalenteri: Porokuiskaajan arvoitus (2014) • Luojan kiitos! (2015) • Koomikot (2015) • Downshiftaajat (2015) • Conflict

• Yömyöhä (1986–2005)