Veikko Linna - Actor Profile

Veikko Linna

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 13, 1901
Birth Place: Joroinen, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Veikko Linna reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Veikko Linna'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Veikko Linna remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Veikko Linna Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Veikko Linna's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa (1957) movie poster
★8.5

Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa: Ilona, an orphan from the cruel Paksula family, ends up in Helsinki at a children's home for immigrants and from there b

Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa

1957•Drama
★8.0
Kultainen vasikka (1961) movie poster
★8.0

Kultainen vasikka: Finnish period comedy set to the times of WW I. Based on a play by Maria Jotuni.

Kultainen vasikka

1961•Drama
★8.0
Minä soitan sinulle illalla (1954) movie poster
★8.0

Minä soitan sinulle illalla: Factory manager Risto Järviö is under his mother's thumb. When his mother forbids him from dancing with factory girl Sei

Minä soitan sinulle illalla

1954•Comedy
★7.5
Puck (1942) movie poster
★7.5

Puck: Liisa and the renowned composer Raimo Kaarna are fond of each other, but in Kaarna's family history, everyone does not a

Puck

1942•Drama
★7.0
Evakko (1956) movie poster
★7.0

Evakko: Evakko is a portrayal of Soviet-Finnish winter war of 1939/40 and the associated evacuations in different parts of the c

Evakko

1956•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Veikko Linna.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 Kultainen vasikka Businessman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1960 Pekka ja Pätkä neekereinä (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1959 Pekka ja Pätkä mestarimaalareina (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1959 Punainen viiva Man (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 Kovaa peliä Pohjolassa (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1958 Pekka ja Pätkä Suezilla Ben Jussuf Flop Similar →
1957 Pekka ja Pätkä salapoliiseina Johannes Kulo Flop Similar →
1957 Pekka ja Pätkä ketjukolarissa Untuva-Slim Flop Similar →
1957 Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 Evakko Poliisi (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Lain mukaan Mies pöydässä (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Pekka ja Pätkä pahassa pulassa Kärnä (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1955 The Doll Merchant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Kiinni on ja pysyy Vihtori Kiivas Flop Similar →
1955 Pekka ja Pätkä puistotäteinä Rupula Flop Similar →
1954 Taikayö Salomon Pilvinen (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1954 Hilmanpäivät (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 Minä soitan sinulle illalla Jukka Lankinen (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 Niskavuoren Aarne (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 Hei, rillumarei! (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Kovanaama Faktori Flop Similar →
1954 The Bridal Wreath - Average Similar →
1953 Pekka Puupää kesälaitumilla Armas Kotivalo Riuku Average Similar →
1953 Lentävä kalakukko Laihanen (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 Niskavuoren Heta (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 Lännen lokarin veli (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 Yhden yön hinta (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 Kulkurin tyttö Bar owner Flop Similar →
1951 Rovaniemen markkinoilla (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1951 Radio tekee murron Security Guard Hit Similar →
1951 Lakeuksien lukko Hansson Flop Similar →
1949 Professori Masa - Average Similar →
1949 Rosvo Roope Russian peasant in saloon Average Similar →
1949 Aaltoska orkaniseeraa (uncredited) Average Similar →
1948 Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias Steersman (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1948 Hormoonit valloillaan etsivä Pahkanen Flop Similar →
1948 Toukokuun taika Johansson (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1946 Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä Rasila(uncredited) Flop Similar →
1946 Kirkastuva sävel (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1946 Nuoruus sumussa Karppi Flop Similar →
1945 Vain sinulle (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1945 Ristikon varjossa Niirinen Average Similar →
1944 Suomisen Olli rakastuu - Flop Similar →
1944 Nainen on valttia Theatre Director Flop Similar →
1944 Vaivaisukon morsian - Flop Similar →
1943 Yrjänän emännän synti Samuel Utti Flop Similar →
1943 Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi (uncredited) Average Similar →
1942 Puck (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1942 August järjestää kaiken (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 The Song of the Scarlet Flower Mr. Moisio Average Similar →

Veikko Linna - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Veikko Linna?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Veikko Linna is "Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Veikko Linna acted in?

Veikko Linna has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Veikko Linna?

Other notable films include "Kultainen vasikka", "Minä soitan sinulle illalla", and "Puck".