
Ville Salminen
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Ville Salminen (1908–1992) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter, art director and actor who specialised in playing villains.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ville Salminen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Ville Salminen'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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ville Salminen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hiipivä vaara, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ville Salminen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ville Salminen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ville Salminen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Clan: Tale of the Frogs | Vanha-Aleksanteri Sammakko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ihmemies | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Taksikuski | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Asfalttilampaat | Mr. Pelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Here, Beneath the North Star | Granlund | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Elokuva jalostavasta rakkaudesta | Kirill Vladimirovitš | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tähtisumua | Ville Salminen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sven Tuuva the Hero | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Paksunahka | Erik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Laivan kannella | Frederico (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Laivaston monnit maissa | Bertil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lentävä kalakukko | Vilho Rötkö 'Viski-Ville' (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kipparikvartetti | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tervetuloa aamukahville eli tottako toinenkin puoli? | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tytön huivi | Mikko | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rion yö | Don José | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut | Henry Williams / Eetu Viljakka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Pontevat pommaripojat | 'Synkkä' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Laulava sydän | Håkansson (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Nuoruus sumussa | Mänty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Rakkauden risti | Mauri Holmberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | En ole kreivitär | Buksjevinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mikä yö! | George Kraft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hiipivä vaara | Andersson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Kuollut mies vihastuu | Hakim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Herra ja ylhäisyys | don Rodrigo Cortez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ryhmy ja Romppainen | Santa Rosa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Viimeinen vieras | Antti Rajapalo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kyökin puolella | Jali Martema | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Punahousut | Keijo Terä | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Aktivistit | Sergei Vasiljev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Markan tähden | Kalle (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Poikamiesten holhokki | Osmo Neva | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Soldier's Bride | Ivan (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Ville Salminen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ville Salminen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ville Salminen is "Hiipivä vaara" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Ville Salminen acted in?
Ville Salminen has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ville Salminen?
Other notable films include "Kyökin puolella", "Here, Beneath the North Star", and "The Clan: Tale of the Frogs".




