Arttu Kapulainen

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Arttu Kapulainen

Diamanda Management
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Arttu Kapulainen is an award-winning Finnish actor with a dynamic career spanning over three decades. Beginning his journey as a child actor, Arttu quickly demonstrated a remarkable talent that would see him excel in film, television, and theatre. His breakthrough came with the lead role in the feature film Tomas (1996), a performance that earned him the prestigious Jussi Award—often hailed as the "Finnish Oscar"—and set the stage for a long and celebrated career.

Beyond his significant impact on Finland's domestic stage, Arttu stands out as one of the few Finnish actors whose work has resonated on an international scale. His impressive repertoire includes roles in internationally distributed Finnish productions such as Unknown Soldier, Deadwind, Bordertown, SISU, Valhalla Project, Conflict, and Arctic Circle. This unique blend of local acclaim and international exposure highlights his versatility and enduring appeal across diverse audiences.

In 2011, Arttu further refined his craft by earning an MA in Acting from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki (Uniarts), underscoring his commitment to both continuous learning and artistic excellence. Today, his work continues to bridge the gap between Finland’s rich theatrical traditions and the global film and television landscape, making him a vital ambassador of Finnish storytelling worldwide.

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Leena Stenberg
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Helsinki (FI)
Gendermale
Place of birthFinland
NationalityFinnish
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27)
Driver's licensesCar class
Eye colorblue-gray
Hair colorstrawberry blond(e)
Height (cm)177
LanguagesFinnish(native)English
DialectsAmerican-Standard(native dialect)
Training
Primary professional training
Other professional training
2019 – 2023
The Groundlings Los Angeles
Awards
1996
Jussi-award (Finnish Oscar) from Tomas (Feature film)
Film
2021 – 2022
SISU (Feature film)
Rower (GR)
Jalmari Helander Subzero Film Entertainment Lionsgate
2022
Light Light Light (Feature film)
Mimi´s Dad (SUP)
Inari Niemi Lucy Loves Drama
2021
Bordertown: The Mural Murders (Feature film)
Henri Tervamaa (SUP)
Juuso Syrjä Fisher King Netflix
2017
The Unknown Soldier (Tuntematon Sotilas) (Feature film)
Private Wolfpaw (Susi) (SUP)
Aku Louhimies Mikko Tenhunen, Miia Haavisto, Aku Louhimies Kino Lorber Raakel Huikuri Väinö Linna, Aku Louhimies, Jari Olavi Rantala
Television
2024
Queen of Fucking Everything (TV series)
Pauli Kivinen (GR)
Tiina Lymi Rabbit Films
2024
Maria Kallio III (TV series)
Niko Raninen
Jojo Erholtz Jarowskij / Banijay
2023 – 2024
Valhalla Project (TV series)
Joonas Niirala
Juha Wuolijoki Snapper Films
2024
Arctic Circle IV (TV series)
Tuomas Hovatta
Juha Lankinen Yellow Films Channel 4
2023 – 2024
Conflict (TV series)
Jusa Soranen (SUP)
Aku Louhimies Backmann & Hoderoff
2022 – 2023
Savela (TV series)
Kari (SUP)
Olli Koivula, Aino Sumi Solar Republic
2023
Utö (TV series)
Tommi (SUP)
Teppo Airaksinen Yellow Films
2022
66 North Precinct (TV series)
Jukka-Pekka Lehto (GR)
Teppo Airaksinen Yellow Films
2020 – 2021
Hotel Swan (TV series)
Hutikka (GR)
Antti Heikki Pesonen, Max Ovaska Yellow Films
2021
Transport (TV series)
Sami Korvola (SUP)
Auli Mantila Tekele Productions
2019 – 2020
Deadwind (TV series)
Mantila (SUP)
Rike Jokela Dionysos Films Netflix
Theater
2025
Eikä yksikään pelastunut (Drama)
Sir Lawrence Wargrave (SUP)
Sakari Hokkanen Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri Agatha Christie
2021 – 2022
Jäniksen vuosi (Drama)
Multiple (SUP)
Hämeenlinnan Teatteri Arto Paasilinna, Kristian Smeds, Esa Leskinen
2018 – 2019
Masennuskomedia (Drama)
Mika (SUP)
Mari Rantasila Kansallisteatteri Kirsikka Saari, Jenni Toivoniemi
2019
Täydellinen lauantai (Drama)
Sebastian
Jaakko Saariluoma Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri Florian Zeller
2015
Sattumia (Drama)
Multiple
Lauri Maijala KOM-teatteri Daniil Harms