Vappu Jurkka

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

18Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 8, 1927

Birth Place: Viipuri, Finland

About Vappu Jurkka

Vappu Jurkka (1927–2012) was a Finnish stage, film and television actress. She was the daughter of actors Eino and Emmi Jurkka and sister of actors Sakari and Jussi Jurkka.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vappu Jurkka reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Vappu Jurkka'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vappu Jurkka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Radio tekee murron, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Vappu Jurkka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vappu Jurkka's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Radio tekee murron: Eager young radio reporter Teräsvuori stages a one-man burglary into the Helsinki Art Museum, recorded on tape for a lat

Radio tekee murron

1951•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

★6.0

★6.0

Rintamalotta: Irma has been sent to the front immediately after her marriage to Erik Vuori. Irma and her new "Lotta" companions find t

Rintamalotta

1956•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

White Marble: Half-senile Ossi and his wife travel to celebrate Ossi's 75th birthday at an old people's home where most of their frien

White Marble

1998•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Kolme suudelmaa: A comedy about lecturer Sakkas, who devotes himself to history in order to find meaning in the world. What happens when

Kolme suudelmaa

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vappu Jurkka.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	Kolme suudelmaa	Jaakon äiti	Average	Similar →
2000	Badding	Baddingin äiti	Average	Similar →
2000	Lakeuden kutsu	Marjatta Hakala	Average	Similar →
1998	White Marble	Minna Pelkinen	Average	Similar →
1998	Fire-Eater	Grandmother	Flop	Similar →
1992	Back to the USSR	Grandmother	Average	Similar →
1986	Butterfly's Dream	Vappu	Flop	Similar →
1984	Kello	Marita's Mother	Flop	Similar →
1975	Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro	Andersson	Average	Similar →
1968	Vain neljä kertaa	tuomari	Flop	Similar →
1961	Darling	nakkikauppias	Flop	Similar →
1956	Rintamalotta	Katri	Average	Similar →
1952	Kuollut mies kummittelee	Ellen (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1951	Radio tekee murron	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1950	Isäpappa ja keltanokka	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Soita minulle, Helena!	Liisa	Flop	Similar →
1946	Nuoruus sumussa	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1943	Valkoiset ruusut	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Vappu Jurkka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vappu Jurkka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vappu Jurkka is "Radio tekee murron" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Vappu Jurkka acted in?

Vappu Jurkka has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vappu Jurkka?

Other notable films include "Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro", "Rintamalotta", and "White Marble".