Matti Lehtelä - Actor Profile

Matti Lehtelä

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 28, 1906
Birth Place: Riihimäki, Finland

Matti Lehtelä Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Matti Lehtelä reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Matti Lehtelä's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 74% of Matti Lehtelä's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Vieras mies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Matti Lehtelä Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Matti Lehtelä's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Vieras mies (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Vieras mies: A couple who have moved from the city manage a collapsing farm. The man Alfred is an alcoholic, therefore the responsibl

Vieras mies

1957•Drama
★10.0
Isäpappa ja keltanokka (1950) movie poster
★10.0

Isäpappa ja keltanokka: A widower takes care of his three children who are trying to find him a new wife.

Isäpappa ja keltanokka

1950•Comedy
★10.0
Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian (1943) movie poster
★10.0

Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian: Wholesaler Paavo Markkanen faces a month in prison for drunk driving. Accustomed to an easy life, he avoids prison by sw

Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian

1943•Comedy
★9.0
Syntynyt terve tyttö (1943) movie poster
★9.0

Syntynyt terve tyttö: Mrs. Ireene Helasuo does not want to have children and refuses to do so. She argues about this with her husband and fath

Syntynyt terve tyttö

1943•Comedy
★9.0
Taistelu Heikkilän talosta (1936) movie poster
★9.0

Taistelu Heikkilän talosta: Anni, the daughter of the Heikkilä family, is forced by her father to give up her plans to marry her beloved farmhand, M

Taistelu Heikkilän talosta

1936•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Matti Lehtelä has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Johan nyt on markkinat! Puttonen Average Similar →
1963 Jengi (uncredited) Average Similar →
1960 Scandal in the Girls' School - Hit Similar →
1960 Lumisten metsien tyttö (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1959 Punainen viiva Pirhonen Average Similar →
1958 Sven Tuuva the Hero - Average Similar →
1958 Pieni luutatyttö Antti Super Hit Similar →
1958 Autuas eversti (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Kahden ladun poikki (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Niskavuori taistelee (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 Vieras mies - Super Hit Similar →
1957 1918 (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Herra sotaministeri (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 Taas tyttö kadoksissa! Lahtinen Average Similar →
1957 Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 Olet mennyt minun vereeni Mies olutkapakassa (uncredited) Average Similar →
1956 Lain mukaan Eino Räsänen Hit Similar →
1955 Villi Pohjola Konna Hit Similar →
1955 Onni etsii asuntoa (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Laivan kannella (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Olemme kaikki syyllisiä Kalle Super Hit Similar →
1954 Hilmanpäivät (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 Kovanaama Police Officer Average Similar →
1953 Se alkoi sateessa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Varsovan laulu (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Salakuljettajan laulu Merimies Average Similar →
1952 Omena putoaa… Viski-Vihtori Super Hit Similar →
1952 Kulkurin tyttö Joonas Average Similar →
1951 Radio tekee murron Lehtinen Hit Similar →
1950 Maija löytää sävelen - Hit Similar →
1950 Isäpappa ja keltanokka - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Jossain on railo Kustaa Super Hit Similar →
1949 Professori Masa (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut Pedro Super Hit Similar →
1949 Ruma Elsa Chemistry Department Janitor (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 People in the Summer Night Jukka Mettälä Average Similar →
1946 Kirkastuva sävel (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1946 "Minä elän" Mikko Vilkastus (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1945 Ristikon varjossa Kalle Rantala Super Hit Similar →
1944 Kuollut mies vihastuu Vänä Hit Similar →
1943 Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian Reipas Super Hit Similar →
1943 Varjoja Kannaksella Ville Somero Super Hit Similar →
1943 Tyttö astuu elämään - Super Hit Similar →
1943 Syntynyt terve tyttö Salmio's friend Super Hit Similar →
1943 Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 Niin se on, poijaat! (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1939 Rakuuna Kalle Kollola Kalle Kollola Super Hit Similar →
1936 Taistelu Heikkilän talosta Toivo Super Hit Similar →
1935 Kaikki rakastavat Hiski Average Similar →
1934 Siltalan pehtoori Aaretti Super Hit Similar →

Matti Lehtelä - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Matti Lehtelä?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matti Lehtelä is "Vieras mies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Matti Lehtelä acted in?

Matti Lehtelä has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Matti Lehtelä?

Other notable films include "Isäpappa ja keltanokka", "Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian", and "Syntynyt terve tyttö".

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