Jani Volanen - Actor Profile

Jani Volanen

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
38Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 1, 1971
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

About Jani Volanen

Jani Kristian Volanen (born 1 November 1971) is a Finnish actor, director and writer. He has appeared in films such as The Romanov Stones (1993), Homecoming (2015), The Mine (2016), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) and Hatching (2022). He is also a creator of a mystery thriller series Summer of Sorrow.

Jani Volanen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jani Volanen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Jani Volanen'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 Jerico 2000, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jani Volanen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jani Volanen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jani Volanen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Ladies of Steel: Like There's No Tomorrow Ville Hit Similar →
2025 Täydelliset vieraat Leo Flop Similar →
2025 Summer Is Crazy Otso Flop Similar →
2024 Butterflies Petri Average Similar →
2022 Hatching Father Average Similar →
2020 The Bouncer The Bouncer Hit Similar →
2020 Eden Asko Average Similar →
2020 Ladies of Steel Ville Flop Similar →
2019 Dogs Don't Wear Pants Juha's Co-worker Hit Similar →
2018 Happier Times, Grump Pekka Average Similar →
2018 Laugh or Die Hjalmar Kalm Average Similar →
2017 Lapland Odyssey 3 Kittilän runkkareiden pomo Flop Similar →
2016 The Mine Pekka Perä Hit Similar →
2015 Distractions Veli Korhonen Hit Similar →
2015 Homecoming Kake Flop Similar →
2012 Police Investigates Ahti Flop Similar →
2012 Love and Other Troubles Eikka Flop Similar →
2010 The Patient - Flop Similar →
2009 On Thin Ice Hans Average Similar →
2009 One Foot Under Priest Flop Similar →
2009 Forbidden Fruit Ilari Average Similar →
2008 Falling Angels Lääkäri Erjomaa Average Similar →
2008 Ylikävely Reverend Heikkinen Flop Similar →
2007 Playing Solo Toimituspäällikkö Flop Similar →
2007 Man's Job Olli Average Similar →
2006 The Prince of Soap Ohjaaja Flop Similar →
2006 Matti: Hell Is for Heroes Nipa Average Similar →
1999 An Eye for an Eye Sulo Salo / Kalevi Salo Flop Similar →
1999 Rakastin epätoivoista naista Baarimikko Flop Similar →
1999 Jerico 2000 - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Fire-Eater Clown Flop Similar →
1997 Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava Porttivahti Räikkönen Flop Similar →
1997 The Joyboys Story Yanee Hit Similar →
1994 Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni Vartiomies Räikkönen Flop Similar →
1993 Romanovin kivet Henrik Flop Similar →
1992 Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät Alikersantti Räikkönen Flop Similar →
1991 Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet Sotamies Räikkönen Flop Similar →
1990 Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva Räikkönen Flop Similar →

Jani Volanen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jani Volanen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jani Volanen is "Jerico 2000" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jani Volanen acted in?

Jani Volanen has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jani Volanen?

Other notable films include "The Joyboys Story", "The Bouncer", and "Dogs Don't Wear Pants".

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