Born
1927-10-04 (age 98)
Birthplace
Johannes, Viipuri, Finland [now Sovetsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russia]
Known For
Acting
Kalevi Kahra
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.
Movie Appearances
Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet
as Kenraali Gustafson
1991
Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava
as Kenraali Gustafson
1997
Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni
as Kenraali Gustafson
1994
Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät
as Kenraali Gustafson
1992
Sista leken
as färjkarlen
1984
Hilmanpäivät
as (uncredited)
1954
Me tulemme taas
as (uncredited)
1953
Se alkoi sateessa
as (uncredited)
1953
Naiset, jotka minulle annoit
as (uncredited)
1962
Plainlands
as Teacher
1988
Vieras
1984
Akseli and Elina
1970
Menestyksen maku
as Dr. Salmelin
1983
Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan
as King of Bohemia
1986
Lain ulkopuolella
as Police Sergeant
1987
Hei kliffaa hei
as Eki
1985
Pedon merkki
as Vääpeli
1981
Elämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkä
as Taavetti Rytkönen
1996
Here, Beneath the North Star
as Adolf Halme
1968
The Unknown Soldier
as Recruit
1955
