Jasper Pääkkönen - Actor Profile

Jasper Pääkkönen

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
28Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 15, 1980
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

About Jasper Pääkkönen

Jasper Pääkkönen (born July 15, 1980) is a Finnish actor and entrepreneur. Pääkkönen became famous in Finland playing Saku Salin in the Finnish television soap opera Salatut elämät (1999–2002) and have since then starred in many #1 Finnish box office hits, including Bad Boys (2003), Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006) and Lapland Odyssey (2010). He made his international breakthrough role in historical drama television series Vikings (2015-2020) as Halfdan the Black. In March 2019, it was reported that Pääkkönen had been attached to Spike Lee's Netflix original film Da 5 Bloods. A week later, it was announced that Pääkkönen had also landed a major role in the upcoming Black Tower series based on the novels by Stephen King, but the series was subsequently cancelled in early 2020.

Jasper Pääkkönen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jasper Pääkkönen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Jasper Pääkkönen'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 BlacKkKlansman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jasper Pääkkönen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jasper Pääkkönen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jasper Pääkkönen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Vares X Kyypakkaus Flop Similar →
2023 Last Ride Kaapo Average Similar →
2023 The Unhanged - Flop Similar →
2021 Attack on Finland Markus Tanner Average Similar →
2020 Da 5 Bloods Seppo Havelin Average Similar →
2020 The Dark Tower Marten Broadcloak Flop Similar →
2018 BlacKkKlansman Felix Kendrickson Super Hit Similar →
2016 Jet Trash Mike Flop Similar →
2015 Vares: The Sheriff Kyypakkaus Average Similar →
2013 Heart of a Lion Harri Hit Similar →
2012 Vares: Tango of Darkness Kyypakkaus Flop Similar →
2012 Vares: Gambling Chip Kyypakkaus Flop Similar →
2012 Naked Harbour Anders Average Similar →
2011 Vares: Garter Snake Kyypakkaus Flop Similar →
2011 Vares: The Girls of April Kyypakkaus Flop Similar →
2011 Vares: The Kiss of Evil Kyypakkaus Average Similar →
2010 Lapland Odyssey Kapu Average Similar →
2010 Moomins and the Comet Chase Muumi (voice) Average Similar →
2009 Hellsinki Korppu Average Similar →
2008 The Subtenant Kikke Flop Similar →
2008 Moomin and Midsummer Madness Muumipeikko (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 V2: Dead Angel Dan 'Dante Hell' Hellman Average Similar →
2006 Matti: Hell Is for Heroes Matti Average Similar →
2005 Frozen Land Niko Smolander Hit Similar →
2004 Vares: Private Eye Jarmo Average Similar →
2004 Addiction Aleksi Flop Similar →
2003 Bad Boys: A True Story Eero Takkunen Average Similar →
1988 Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus Arvi Hongisto Flop Similar →

Jasper Pääkkönen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jasper Pääkkönen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jasper Pääkkönen is "BlacKkKlansman" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jasper Pääkkönen acted in?

Jasper Pääkkönen has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jasper Pääkkönen?

Other notable films include "Moomin and Midsummer Madness", "Frozen Land", and "Heart of a Lion".

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