Helge Ranin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

17Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1897

Birth Place: Kuopio, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helge Ranin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Helge Ranin's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helge Ranin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Log Drivers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Helge Ranin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helge Ranin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

The Log Drivers: The two sons of the Forsgården estate - Arne and Arthur - both fall for the same woman, the beautiful but poor Lea. She

The Log Drivers

1953•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

"Minä elän": The life story of Aleksis Kivi, author of the first Finnish novel in Finnish language and (posthumously) its most succes

"Minä elän"

1946•Drama

★5.2

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä (1946) movie poster

★5.2

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä: Strong women take care of the property while the men focus on chasing women.

Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä

1946•Drama

★4.5

★4.5

Viikon tyttö: The press gets excited about a girl from a fish factory who accidentally wins the Girl of the Week beauty contest and wr

Viikon tyttö

1946•Comedy

★4.5

Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias (1948) movie poster

★4.5

Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias: Irmeli worships the memory of her deceased composer father, but falls in love with her mother Ruuti's new fiancé, Dr. Ha

Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias

1948•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helge Ranin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1953	The Log Drivers	parson	Hit	Similar →
1950	Tapahtui kaukana	Filip Lehtinen	Flop	Similar →
1949	Katupeilin takana	Ossi	Flop	Similar →
1948	Neljästoista vieras	Magnus Hakenhjelm	Flop	Similar →
1948	Ruusu ja kulkuri	Julius Immanuel Bergh	Flop	Similar →
1948	Kalle Aaltosen morsian	Hallermaa	Flop	Similar →
1948	Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias	Eugen Wolffmann (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1948	Onnen-Pekka	Anders Björn (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1948	Laitakaupungin laulu	Doctor	Flop	Similar →
1947	Koskenkylän laulu	Vallesmanni	Flop	Similar →
1946	Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä	Vallesmanni	Flop	Similar →
1946	"Minä elän"	Fredrik Cygnaeus	Average	Similar →
1946	Viikon tyttö	Police inspector	Flop	Similar →
1930	Kajastus	Gustaf Cederström	Flop	Similar →
1930	Kahden tanssin välillä	Antti Kare	Flop	Similar →
1929	Meidän poikamme	Pekka Peltola	Flop	Similar →
1929	Neiti nimismies	Lauri	Flop	Similar →

Helge Ranin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helge Ranin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helge Ranin is "The Log Drivers" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Helge Ranin acted in?

Helge Ranin has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helge Ranin?

Other notable films include ""Minä elän"", "Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä", and "Viikon tyttö".