Martti Suosalo
ActingAbout Martti Suosalo
Martti Juhani Suosalo is a Finnish actor and singer. While most of his work has been in television, in 1999, Suosalo appeared in just about every major film produced in Finland that year, appearing on the big screen in films such as Rentun ruusu, Sibelius and Lapin kullan kimallus. He voiced the Finnish janitor Ahti in the 2019 video game Control by Remedy Entertainment, for which he won the British Academy Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Martti Suosalo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Martti Suosalo's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Martti Suosalo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nightless Night, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Martti Suosalo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Martti Suosalo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Martti Suosalo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Little Siberia | Matias | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Pena's Special Hauling | Poliisi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Nightless Night | Ahti / The Janitor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Fallen Leaves | Raunio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kulkuset kulkuset | Olavi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kikka! | Junnu Vainio | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Mushroom Trip | PJ | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Invisible Hero | Pharmacist | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nurses – Dreadful Hospital Outage | Veterinarian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Rabobesto – Or How I Saved a Monster | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Aalto | Alvar Aalto (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Limbo | Markku | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Singer | Reino Helismaa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Laugh or Die | Toivo Parikka | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ryhmäteatteri | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonderland | Oiva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Look of a Killer | Teppo Korhonen | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Patriotic Man | Toivo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Puolin ja toisin | Kandolin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hush | Aarne Olli Kuosmanen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy | Lennart Lindberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Under the North Star II | Maanmittari | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief | Lennart Lindberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Last Cowboy Standing | Isä Pekka | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ricky Rapper | Lennart Lindberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Black Ice | Leo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Leaning Tower | Johannes | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tuulikaappimaa | Simo Simpatti | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sibelius | Sibelius | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pearls and Pigs | Joensuun juontaja | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Classic | Kari Hotakainen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Tango Kabaree | Seremoniamestari | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Rose of the Rascal | Irwin Goodman | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lakeuden kutsu | Taisto Matsomppi | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lapin kullan kimallus | Johan Kaweri | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Long Hot Summer | Kosonen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blindfolded | Risto Putkonen, "Ripa", Jontin isä | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Swan and the Wanderer | Reino Helismaa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hardly a Butterfly | Jorma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava | Eversti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lunastus | Lahtari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Palkkasoturi | Mielevä | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tie naisen sydämeen | Dirty Hair | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Yöjuna | Juha J. Laaksonen, VR:n insinööri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Last Wedding | Pekka | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Aapo | Räsänen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Well | Arvi Parikka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Back to the USSR | Mustalainen | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Winter War | Arvi Huhtala | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kolme yötä | Mies | Flop | Similar → |
Martti Suosalo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Martti Suosalo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martti Suosalo is "Nightless Night" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Martti Suosalo acted in?
Martti Suosalo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Martti Suosalo?
Other notable films include "Ryhmäteatteri", "Pena's Special Hauling", and "Fallen Leaves".