Paavo Pentikäinen - Actor Profile

Paavo Pentikäinen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 31, 2026
20Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 27, 1938
Birth Place: Viipuri, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paavo Pentikäinen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Paavo Pentikäinen'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paavo Pentikäinen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Aliisa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paavo Pentikäinen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paavo Pentikäinen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Aliisa (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Aliisa: The problems faced by a pensioner living on a low income in Finland in the late 1960s.

Aliisa

1970•Drama
★7.7
Eight Deadly Shots (1972) movie poster
★7.7

Eight Deadly Shots: Small-scale farmer Pasi shoots four policemen who have come to arrest him for raged drunkenness. Rest of the movie is a

Eight Deadly Shots

1972•Drama
★7.5
Kun lesket lempivät (1974) movie poster
★7.5

Kun lesket lempivät: Simo Kämäräinen, a widowed cottage owner, and his chairman leave with marriage intentions for Juva. A play based on Maij

Kun lesket lempivät

1974
★7.0
Missä on suuri pohjoinen (1991) movie poster
★7.0

Missä on suuri pohjoinen: Two completely different people meet on a journey from Helsinki's West Harbor to the Arctic Ocean.

Missä on suuri pohjoinen

1991
★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paavo Pentikäinen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Legend of the Lake Bodom Jukka Startzeski Flop Similar →
1993 Kissa ja Varjo Ville "Kissa" Remes Flop Similar →
1992 Lyrics and Lace Tauno Lintunen Flop Similar →
1991 Missä on suuri pohjoinen - Hit Similar →
1989 Kukunor Kalahar Flop Similar →
1988 Petos Tuure Hilarius Ruokonen Flop Similar →
1988 Plainlands Ketola Average Similar →
1982 Gotta Run! Pena, Pyry's brother Average Similar →
1981 Pedon merkki Kapteeni päämajassa Flop Similar →
1980 Martinin rikos Alvar Flop Similar →
1975 Jouluksi kotiin Urho Suomalainen Average Similar →
1974 Kun lesket lempivät Kutvonen Super Hit Similar →
1972 Eight Deadly Shots Reiska Super Hit Similar →
1972 Hiekkakuningas Algoth Mäki Flop Similar →
1971 Laulu tulipunaisesta kukasta Vihjaileva kylänmies Flop Similar →
1970 Akseli and Elina - Average Similar →
1970 Aliisa - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Here, Beneath the North Star Aku Koskela Hit Similar →
1961 Nuoruus vauhdissa - Flop Similar →
1961 Minkkiturkki (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Paavo Pentikäinen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paavo Pentikäinen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paavo Pentikäinen is "Aliisa" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Paavo Pentikäinen acted in?

Paavo Pentikäinen has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paavo Pentikäinen?

Other notable films include "Eight Deadly Shots", "Kun lesket lempivät", and "Missä on suuri pohjoinen".