1961Nominee
Best Performance
Mullin mallin
Esa Pakarinen
Actor
Rääkkylä, Finland
February 9, 1911
Biography
Feliks Esaias “Esa” Pakarinen (February 9, 1911 Rääkkylä - April 28, 1989 Varkaus) was a Finnish actor, accordionist, singer, folk artist and entertainer. He was one of the leading figures in post-war rillumarei entertainment. Pakarinen's career as a performing artist lasted for more than 40 years, almost to the last days of his life.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1954Nominee
Best Performance
Hei, rillumarei!
1957Nominee
Best Performance
Pekka ja Pätkä sammakkomiehinä
Career Highlights
1953Highlight
Best Performance
Se alkoi sateessa
1953Highlight
Best Performance
Rantasalmen sulttaani