Jyrki Kovaleff - Actor Profile

Jyrki Kovaleff

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
28Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 2, 1954
Birth Place: Tampere, Finland

Jyrki Kovaleff Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jyrki Kovaleff 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 Jyrki Kovaleff's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Jyrki Kovaleff'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 Quest for a Heart, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jyrki Kovaleff Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jyrki Kovaleff's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Quest for a Heart (2007) movie poster
★7.3

Quest for a Heart: When the most mischievous resident of Rolli Village befriends a beautiful elf girl, the hopelessly mismatched pair embar

Quest for a Heart

2007•Animation
★6.8
Here, Beneath the North Star (1968) movie poster
★6.8

Here, Beneath the North Star: Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts

Here, Beneath the North Star

1968•History
★6.5
Mommilan veriteot 1917 (1973) movie poster
★6.5

Mommilan veriteot 1917: On the eve of the Finnish Civil War, the film follows the last days of Alfred Kordelin, the richest man in Finland.

Mommilan veriteot 1917

1973•Drama
★6.1
Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä (1984) movie poster
★6.1

Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä: Uuno is forced to complete his mandatory military service when it is revealed that he only spent one day in the army in

Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä

1984•Comedy
★6.1
Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro (1975) movie poster
★6.1

Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro: Uuno is unemployed and his friends try to arrange a job for him. With his imagination, though, and the help of Härski Ha

Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro

1975•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jyrki Kovaleff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Quest for a Heart Riitasointu (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Harbour Brothers Havas Flop Similar →
1993 Viimeiset siemenperunat Karttunen Flop Similar →
1992 Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät Kersantti Flop Similar →
1992 Puhallus Björkstrand Average Similar →
1992 Mestari Sarin isä Flop Similar →
1991 Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet Kersantti Jantunen Flop Similar →
1991 Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra - Flop Similar →
1990 Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva Jantunen Flop Similar →
1990 Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla Poliisi Flop Similar →
1988 Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus Johtaja ravintolassa Flop Similar →
1987 Uuno Turhapuro kaksoisagentti - Flop Similar →
1987 Farewell, Mr. President Cop at the Hospital Average Similar →
1986 Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Pankinjohtaja Average Similar →
1986 Huomenna Kirjuri Flop Similar →
1985 Uuno Epsanjassa - Average Similar →
1985 Hei kliffaa hei Naurava lakimies Flop Similar →
1985 Viimeiset rotannahat - Flop Similar →
1984 Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä Brun Average Similar →
1981 Pedon merkki Tiedotusupseeri Flop Similar →
1979 Ruskan jälkeen Asko Mäkinen Flop Similar →
1978 Piilopirtti turisti Flop Similar →
1977 Viimeinen savotta Vikke Nilo Flop Similar →
1975 Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro Olutkuski Average Similar →
1974 Viu-hah hah-taja Orvaskesi / Psykiatri Pehmeäkoff Flop Similar →
1973 Mommilan veriteot 1917 Eino Valtonen Hit Similar →
1972 Haluan rakastaa Peter humalainen Ruotsin-laivalla Flop Similar →
1968 Here, Beneath the North Star Aadolf Heino Hit Similar →

Jyrki Kovaleff - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jyrki Kovaleff?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jyrki Kovaleff is "Quest for a Heart" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jyrki Kovaleff acted in?

Jyrki Kovaleff has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jyrki Kovaleff?

Other notable films include "Here, Beneath the North Star", "Mommilan veriteot 1917", and "Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä".

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