Esko Salminen - Actor Profile

Esko Salminen

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1940
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

Esko Salminen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Esko Salminen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Esko Salminen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Esko Salminen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kultainen vasikka, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Esko Salminen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Esko Salminen's career based on audience ratings.

★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
★7.3
Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Gas, Inspector Palmu!: A rich widow is found dead in her apartment in Helsinki due to gas poisoning. The incident is initially thought to be an

Gas, Inspector Palmu!

1961•Comedy
★7.1
Ariel (1988) movie poster
★7.1

Ariel: A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.

Ariel

1988•Comedy
★7.0
Apinan vuosi (1983) movie poster
★7.0

Apinan vuosi: A young student seeks direction in his life to counterbalance the studies through female adventures.

Apinan vuosi

1983•Drama
★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Esko Salminen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Aarne Tarkas - suomalainen elokuva kiittää - Average Similar →
2018 The Storage 2 Kataja Flop Similar →
2017 The Dissidents Lars-Jukka Lampinen Average Similar →
2017 Honeybunnies Matteus Flop Similar →
2014 Boy Upside Down Jaakko Average Similar →
2013 August Fools Kansliapäällikkö Ståhl Flop Similar →
2012 Gloriously Wasted Eino Flop Similar →
2012 Once Upon a Time in the North Antti Välitalo Average Similar →
2011 The Storage Kataja Flop Similar →
2011 Brothers Paavo Flop Similar →
2010 Vesku from Finland Self Average Similar →
2008 Suuri Performanssi Salomonsen Average Similar →
2006 Unna and Nuuk Ukki Average Similar →
2005 Mother of Mine Eero Lahti - nykyaika Hit Similar →
1999 Kiss Me in the Rain Esa Linnainmaa Flop Similar →
1998 Karmapa - Two Ways of Divinity Narrator, Finnish version (voice) Hit Similar →
1994 Aapo Kertoja Flop Similar →
1994 Kaikki pelissä Inspector Max Nummensyrjä Flop Similar →
1993 Marraskuun harmaa valo Kari Syysmäki Average Similar →
1992 The Prodigal Son Lindström Flop Similar →
1991 Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet Ruotsalainen vakooja Flop Similar →
1989 The Winter War Matti Laurila Hit Similar →
1989 Cha Cha Cha Dancing teacher Hit Similar →
1988 Ariel Crook Hit Similar →
1988 Plainlands Veikko Average Similar →
1987 Hamlet Goes Business Klaus Hit Similar →
1986 Harmagedon - Hit Similar →
1984 Niskavuori Aarne Niskavuori Average Similar →
1983 Apinan vuosi Suvi's father Hit Similar →
1982 Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä Kertoja Average Similar →
1981 Pedon merkki Kaarlo Flop Similar →
1980 Flame Top Arwid Flop Similar →
1978 Poet and Muse Eino Leino Flop Similar →
1970 Speedy Gonzales – noin 7 veljeksen poika Manolito Average Similar →
1967 Pähkähullu Suomi Luigi Cravatto Average Similar →
1966 Rakkaus alkaa aamuyöstä Rallin voittaja Veikkola Flop Similar →
1966 Johan nyt on markkinat! Heikki Lilja Flop Similar →
1963 Jengi Paavo Korpela Flop Similar →
1962 Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu Ville Valkonen Hit Similar →
1961 Preludes to Ecstasy Reino Tuomainen Flop Similar →
1961 Kultainen vasikka Soldier in Photo Studio (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Gas, Inspector Palmu! Leppä Hit Similar →
1961 Tyttö ja hattu Ilmari Kosonen Average Similar →
1960 Opettajatar seikkailee Boy Flop Similar →
1960 Inspector Palmu's Error Boy in Pool (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1960 Scandal in the Girls' School Heikki Holm Hit Similar →
1960 Pekka ja Pätkä neekereinä Olli (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1959 Pekka ja Pätkä mestarimaalareina (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1958 Sven Tuuva the Hero (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1949 Katupeilin takana (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Esko Salminen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Esko Salminen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Esko Salminen is "Kultainen vasikka" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Esko Salminen acted in?

Esko Salminen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Esko Salminen?

Other notable films include "Gas, Inspector Palmu!", "Ariel", and "Apinan vuosi".

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