Kosti Klemelä - Actor Profile

Kosti Klemelä

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
18Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 29, 1920
Birth Place: Metsämaa, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kosti Klemelä reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Kosti Klemelä's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kosti Klemelä remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Unknown Soldier, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kosti Klemelä Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kosti Klemelä's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Unknown Soldier (1955) movie poster
★7.3

The Unknown Soldier: It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. T

The Unknown Soldier

1955•Drama
★7.3
The Year of the Hare (1977) movie poster
★7.3

The Year of the Hare: Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while

The Year of the Hare

1977•Comedy
★7.0
Scandal in the Girls' School (1960) movie poster
★7.0

Scandal in the Girls' School: The headmaster of a private girls' school is doing her best to maintain strict discipline in the school. In addition to

Scandal in the Girls' School

1960•Comedy
★6.8
Here, Beneath the North Star (1968) movie poster
★6.8

Here, Beneath the North Star: Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts

Here, Beneath the North Star

1968•History
★6.4
Akseli and Elina (1970) movie poster
★6.4

Akseli and Elina: A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but so

Akseli and Elina

1970•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kosti Klemelä.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1977 The Year of the Hare U. Kärkkäinen Hit Similar →
1976 Trust - Flop Similar →
1974 Sujut Kauppias Flop Similar →
1973 Meiltähän tämä käy ministeri Vepsäläinen Flop Similar →
1970 Akseli and Elina Rural Police Chief Average Similar →
1968 Here, Beneath the North Star - Hit Similar →
1960 Myöhästynyt hääyö (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1960 Scandal in the Girls' School Amos Pölkkynen Hit Similar →
1959 Kovaa peliä Pohjolassa (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1958 Sven Tuuva the Hero Matti Flop Similar →
1958 Autuas eversti Albert Flop Similar →
1957 Nummisuutarit Jaakko Flop Similar →
1956 Viisi vekkulia Dr. Alpo Heikkinen Flop Similar →
1956 Yhteinen vaimomme Erkki Flop Similar →
1955 The Unknown Soldier Koskela Hit Similar →
1955 Kaunis Kaarina (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1954 Opri Jussi Flop Similar →
1951 Pitkäjärveläiset Juha Flop Similar →

Kosti Klemelä - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kosti Klemelä?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kosti Klemelä is "The Unknown Soldier" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Kosti Klemelä acted in?

Kosti Klemelä has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kosti Klemelä?

Other notable films include "The Year of the Hare", "Scandal in the Girls' School", and "Here, Beneath the North Star".