Sakari Kuosmanen
Acting
Biography
Sakari Jyrki Kuosmanen (born 6 September 1956 in Helsinki) is a Finnish singer and actor. He has recorded several solo albums and has also done work with Sleepy Sleepers and Leningrad Cowboys. He appeared as himself on the Finnish television series Aaken ja Sakun kesäkeittiö in 1999. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sakari Kuosmanen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: September 6, 1956
Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland
Known For
Drifting Clouds
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
Night on Earth
A quintet of cabbies in five cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.
The Man Without a Past
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
Shadows in Paradise
Nikander, a rubbish collector and would-be entrepreneur, finds his plans for success dashed when his business associate dies. One evening, he meets Ilona, a down-on-her-luck cashier, in a local supermarket. Falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.
Fallen Leaves
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.
Ariel
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Calamari Union
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
Jope – Just Think for Yourself
An overweight boy who was a bullied at school grew up to become a beloved comedian, folk artist Jope Ruonansuu. He was a versatile entertainer, but above all an impressionist, able to imitate more than 150 characters from the ruling class. Jope's journey was a natural extension of the post-war "Rillumarei" -culture. He broke through when the monoculturalism was at its most vibrant and grew in popularity as it began to crumble. With weight loss surgery, Jope sought a healthier life, but also to shed the extra pounds and childhood traumas. After the surgery, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, but continued to fight, developing a number of different projects, including an anti-bullying campaign together with the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö. The project was to culminate in a joint visit to Syväkangas school, in Jope's home town of Kemi. Jope passed away before then, but Niinistö kept his promise.
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
The Leningrad Cowboys, a group of Siberian musicians, and their manager, travel to America seeking fame and fortune. As they cross the country, trying to get to a wedding in Mexico, they are followed by the village idiot, who wishes to join the band.
The Other Side of Hope
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
Filmography
as Rakelin isä
as Grandpa
as Man in the Travel Home
as Ilari
as roudari Pussinen
as Stranger
as Jukka
as Wikström
as Boogie
as Raimo 'Runki' Pettersson
as Lehikoinen
as Anttila
as Juha
as Massimo Mussolini di Centile
as Melartin
as Gengis Can
as Self
as Man #2 Helsinki
as The Leningrad Cowboys
as Croupier
as Doorman (voice) (uncredited)
as Young Gangster
as Tappaja
as Melartin
as Singing Soldier
as Igor
as Frank Armoton