Ismo Leikola

Acting

Biography

Ismo Leikola is a Finnish stand-up comedian. Leikola started his career in 2002, and have since written and starred his own sitcom called ISMO, filmed four DVD specials and has sold-out numerous concert halls and theaters across the UK and Finland. He made his US debut in 2014 at the Laugh Factory, where he won the title of “The Funniest Person in the World.” In 2015, he relocated to Los Angeles from Finland.

Born: January 22, 1979

Place of Birth: Jyväskylä, Finland

Known For

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Robins

Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show which premiered on SVT2 on August 23, 2006. The host is the young stand-up comedian Robin Paulsson from Malmö. The show's format is similar to that of other late-night shows, Robin makes jokes about recent news, shows sketches, and talks to a guest in the studio. One of the most popular sketches in the show features Robin appearing as Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimović.

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Pasila 2.5 - The Spin-Off

An animated comedy about police officers at one of the biggest police stations in Helsinki. Personal characters fight against domestic crimes like the way they see it best. In addition they face current phenomena such as the “Guugelheim project” and children’s talent shows “Who wants to be the next orphan millionaire”.

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ISMO – Breaking Bad English

ISMO – Breaking Bad English is a cinematic version of the saying “through hardships to the stars.” Ismo, who grew up in Jyväskylä, is a shy boy with a vivid imagination who has trouble fitting in. As a student in his twenties, he stumbles upon a new form of expression in Finland, stand-up comedy, which suits him perfectly. Ismo quickly rises to become one of Finland’s most successful stand-up comedians, but that’s not enough for him. He decides to pursue a career in the United States, the homeland of the world’s most famous comedians.

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The Creeps

When a mysterious gateway between dimensions unleashes a horde of nasty little creatures into Vuokatti Ski Resort, Zach and his friends’ dream holiday takes a turn for the terrifying. What was supposed to be an epic party—filled with sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and Hollywood legend Christopher Lambert—spirals into pure chaos as the Creeps run wild. Now, Zach must rise to the occasion, battle the pint-sized terrors, and prove that being a hero isn’t so different from the ‘80s movies he worships.

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Ismo Leikola - Kasvaa Ihmisenä

This is a great work. Ismo Leikola goes through the whole of human life – from baby to grave, from cradle to old age, and from age limits to age crises. In other words, the whole of life from birth to death. Death is the end. There is no going beyond death. Unless there is an encore. And there will be.

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Ismo Leikola Hyvä Keikka

Ismo Leikola is one of the most successful Finnish stand-up comedians. His achievements include four nationwide concert hall tours, boasting four different two-hour one man shows. He has also appeared in numerous TV shows, released two DVDs and three comedy song singles. In addition to his productive career in Finland he has been building an international presence for many years by performing at various festivals and respected professional comedy clubs around the world. In 2014 he won the ’Funniest Person in the World’ competition organised by the Laugh Factory in the US. Leikola’s English speaking career has been welcomed with excellent international reviews along with excited audience feedback in several countries.