Ville-Veikko Salminen - Actor Profile

Ville-Veikko Salminen

Acting
Freshness: Feb 04, 2026
38Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1937
Birth Place: Turku, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ville-Veikko Salminen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ville-Veikko Salminen's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ville-Veikko Salminen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vaarallista vapautta, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ville-Veikko Salminen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ville-Veikko Salminen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Vaarallista vapautta (1962) movie poster
★7.0

Vaarallista vapautta: Nurse Sinikka wants to help a prisoner who crosses the border from the Soviet Union. She and her fiancé plan a flight vi

Vaarallista vapautta

1962•Drama
★7.0
Evakko (1956) movie poster
★7.0

Evakko: Evakko is a portrayal of Soviet-Finnish winter war of 1939/40 and the associated evacuations in different parts of the c

Evakko

1956•Drama
★6.8
Pohjan tähteet (1969) movie poster
★6.8

Pohjan tähteet: Triangle comedy about a movie crew shooting a no-budget artsy film. Director Pohja is a clumsy beginner, cinematographer

Pohjan tähteet

1969•Comedy
★6.6
Telefon (1977) movie poster
★6.6

Telefon: Nicolai Dalchimski, a mad KGB agent steals a notebook full of names of "sleeping" undercover KGB agents sent to the U.S.

Telefon

1977•Thriller
★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ville-Veikko Salminen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Uuno Turhapuro – This Is My Life - Flop Similar →
1988 The Moonlight Sonata Carli Average Similar →
1987 Uuno Turhapuro kaksoisagentti - Flop Similar →
1986 Liian iso keikka Nigolai Savtsenko Flop Similar →
1985 Uuno Epsanjassa José Average Similar →
1984 Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä - Average Similar →
1983 Uuno Turhapuron muisti palailee pätkittäin Lääkäri Flop Similar →
1982 Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa - Flop Similar →
1982 Likainen puolitusina - Flop Similar →
1981 Uuno Turhapuron aviokriisi - Flop Similar →
1980 Tup akka lakko pääministerin sihteeri Flop Similar →
1977 Telefon Russian Steward Hit Similar →
1974 Viu-hah hah-taja Jaska Flop Similar →
1971 Saatanan radikaalit (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1970 Speedy Gonzales – noin 7 veljeksen poika Bat Mastersson Average Similar →
1969 Pohjan tähteet actor Igor Lötjönen Hit Similar →
1964 Harha-askel Matti Flop Similar →
1963 Jengi Kale Flop Similar →
1962 Vaarallista vapautta Kari Hit Similar →
1961 Mullin mallin Ville Flop Similar →
1960 Molskis, sanoi Eemeli, molskis! Kari Flop Similar →
1960 Autotytöt purjehtija Flop Similar →
1960 Kaks' tavallista Lahtista - Flop Similar →
1960 Nina ja Erik Heikki 'Hessu' Korte Flop Similar →
1960 Oho, sanoi Eemeli Ville Flop Similar →
1959 Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1959 Yks' tavallinen Virtanen - Flop Similar →
1959 Ei ruumiita makuuhuoneeseen (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1958 Sotapojan heilat Alikersantti Flop Similar →
1958 Nuori mylläri Jussi Salminen Flop Similar →
1956 Evakko Jokela Hit Similar →
1956 Tyttö lähtee kasarmiin Alokas Flop Similar →
1955 Viettelysten tie Ville Flop Similar →
1955 Helunan häämatka Ville Flop Similar →
1955 Säkkijärven polkka Kylänpoika Flop Similar →
1954 Laivan kannella (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Tytön huivi (uncredited) Average Similar →
1948 Irmeli, seitsentoistavuotias Erkki Svanberg Flop Similar →

Ville-Veikko Salminen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ville-Veikko Salminen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ville-Veikko Salminen is "Vaarallista vapautta" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ville-Veikko Salminen acted in?

Ville-Veikko Salminen has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ville-Veikko Salminen?

Other notable films include "Evakko", "Pohjan tähteet", and "Telefon".