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Kalevi Kahra Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1927-10-04

Birthplace:
Johannes, Viipuri, Finland [now Sovetsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russia]

Credits:
30 Total Roles

Kalevi Kahra

Acting

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Biography

Kalevi Kahra was a Finnish actor with a career that spanned over four decades and included winning the Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1968 for his most highly-regarded performance as the character Adolf Halme in Täällä Pohjantähden alla (English: Here, Beneath the North Star). He served as Chairman of the Finnish Exhibition Union, the country's oldest and largest performing arts trade union, for over two decades, beginning in 1975. While most frequently appearing in comedic works, his biggest successes were in dramatic productions.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1997 Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava MOVIE Kenraali Gustafson
1996 Metsolat - Muistojen joulu MOVIE Arvo I. Vanhanen
1996 Elämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkä MOVIE Taavetti Rytkönen
1995 Kotikatu TV Maijan ystävä
1994 Kohtaamiset ja erot TV Ronkaisen vaari
1994 Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni MOVIE Kenraali Gustafson
1993 Hunajan maku TV Koistinen
1993 Metsolat TV Arvo Iivarinpoika Vanhanen
1992 Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät MOVIE Kenraali Gustafson
1991 Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet MOVIE Kenraali Gustafson

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