Juhani Niemelä - Actor Profile

Juhani Niemelä

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
26Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 17, 1941
Birth Place: Iitti, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Juhani Niemelä reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Juhani Niemelä's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Juhani Niemelä remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Without a Past, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Juhani Niemelä Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Juhani Niemelä's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
The Man Without a Past (2002) movie poster
★7.4

The Man Without a Past: Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find

The Man Without a Past

2002•Comedy
★7.2
Joulukuusivarkaat (2009) movie poster
★7.2

Joulukuusivarkaat: The story of Veikko, whose values are thrown into crisis in a profit-driven society. However, Veikko does not give up. H

Joulukuusivarkaat

2009•Drama
★7.0
Pieni pyhiinvaellus (2000) movie poster
★7.0

Pieni pyhiinvaellus: In a religious rural community in the 1950s, Ritva, a young woman has kept her pregnancy a secret. Helped by her sister,

Pieni pyhiinvaellus

2000•Drama
★6.9
The Other Side of Hope (2017) movie poster
★6.9

The Other Side of Hope: A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.

The Other Side of Hope

2017•Comedy
★6.8
Cha Cha Cha (1989) movie poster
★6.8

Cha Cha Cha: A lawyer pays a visit to Matti Ojanperä, a bum living under a bridge in the Helsinki harbour, to inform him that he is a

Cha Cha Cha

1989•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Juhani Niemelä.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Ladies of Steel Eino Flop Similar →
2018 The Singer Olavi Virta's father Flop Similar →
2017 The Other Side of Hope Poker Player Hit Similar →
2010 Bad Family Eino Average Similar →
2009 Backwood Philosopher Ukonkuivuuvaaran isäntä Average Similar →
2009 Joulukuusivarkaat Kirkkoherra Hit Similar →
2008 Falling Angels Hermanni Average Similar →
2008 Three in Love Tomin isä Flop Similar →
2006 Lights in the Dusk Detective Hit Similar →
2004 Enkeli tulessa Aarne Flop Similar →
2002 Umur Umurin Isä Average Similar →
2002 The Man Without a Past Nieminen Hit Similar →
2000 Pieni pyhiinvaellus Isäntä Hit Similar →
1997 Palava rakkaus Jan Rozenthals Flop Similar →
1997 Vaiennut kylä Olavi Määttä Flop Similar →
1995 Iron Horsemen Father Average Similar →
1993 Routasydän Antero Holvisalo Average Similar →
1992 The Prodigal Son Janitor Flop Similar →
1991 Zombie and the Ghost Train Antin isä Hit Similar →
1989 Cha Cha Cha Drunkard #2 Hit Similar →
1987 Niskavuoren Heta Akusti Harjula Flop Similar →
1987 Niskavuoren nuori emäntä Akusti Flop Similar →
1987 Tilinteko Nieminen Average Similar →
1986 Huomenna Mies haudalla Flop Similar →
1984 The Clan: Tale of the Frogs Samuli Sammakko Hit Similar →
1976 Loma Ossi Supinen Average Similar →

Juhani Niemelä - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Juhani Niemelä?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Juhani Niemelä is "The Man Without a Past" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Juhani Niemelä acted in?

Juhani Niemelä has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Juhani Niemelä?

Other notable films include "Joulukuusivarkaat", "Pieni pyhiinvaellus", and "The Other Side of Hope".