Pentti Irjala - Actor Profile

Pentti Irjala

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 23, 1911
Birth Place: Kemi, Finland

Pentti Irjala Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pentti Irjala 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 Pentti Irjala's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Pentti Irjala'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 Opri, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pentti Irjala Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pentti Irjala's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Opri (1954) movie poster
★10.0

Opri: Opri is an evacuee from Karelia and is forced to move into a nursing home when his cottage is demolished. He immediately

Opri

1954•Drama
★10.0
Turkasen tenava! (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Turkasen tenava!: Architect Matti picks up Ritva and her young son while on a business trip. When the car runs out of gas, the travelers a

Turkasen tenava!

1963•Comedy
★10.0
Säkkijärven polkka (1955) movie poster
★10.0

Säkkijärven polkka: Young Vesterinen gets to fulfill his musical dreams with the support of his friend Mirja. His passion for playing the ac

Säkkijärven polkka

1955•Drama
★9.0
Kahden ladun poikki (1958) movie poster
★9.0

Kahden ladun poikki: Young Anna marries Tuomas, an old widower. Tuomas reluctantly sells his forest to the boss of Ruukki and is forced to ta

Kahden ladun poikki

1958•Drama
★9.0
Oho, sanoi Eemeli (1960) movie poster
★9.0

Oho, sanoi Eemeli: Eemeli, a lazy farm boy, is sent out into the world by his parents due to poor potato harvest forecasts. On his way to t

Oho, sanoi Eemeli

1960•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Pentti Irjala has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 Natalia Taavitsainen Hit Similar →
1970 Akseli and Elina Preeti Leppänen Hit Similar →
1963 Turkasen tenava! Kalle Jokinen Super Hit Similar →
1962 Vaarallista vapautta - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Varjostettua valoa - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu Drunk Hit Similar →
1961 Pikku Pietarin piha Harakka Hit Similar →
1961 Kultainen vasikka Nude Pictures Seller (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Oksat pois… - Hit Similar →
1961 Voi veljet, mikä päivä! Lääkäri Hit Similar →
1961 Tyttö ja hattu Kosonen Hit Similar →
1960 Inspector Palmu's Error Dr. Dahlberg Hit Similar →
1960 Justus järjestää kaiken Referee Super Hit Similar →
1960 Isaskar Keturin ihmeelliset seikkailut (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1960 Oho, sanoi Eemeli (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1959 Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen Jaatinen Hit Similar →
1958 Murheenkryynin poika Oksanen Super Hit Similar →
1958 Kahden ladun poikki (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Asessorin naishuolet Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1958 Äidittömät (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 1918 Aleksanteri Super Hit Similar →
1957 Herra sotaministeri Abel Kanerva (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 Kuriton sukupolvi Huitu Hit Similar →
1956 Muuan sulhasmies - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Rintamalotta Poukku Hit Similar →
1956 The Harvest Month Mies saunalla Hit Similar →
1956 Over Land and Sea Himself - Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 Silja – nuorena nukkunut Kierikan isäntä Hit Similar →
1956 Tyttö tuli taloon Dr. Sarvanto Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Unknown Soldier Kaarna Hit Similar →
1955 Villi Pohjola Humalikko Hit Similar →
1955 Helunan häämatka - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Säkkijärven polkka Aaro Super Hit Similar →
1955 Rakkaus kahleissa Kustaa Kuusi Super Hit Similar →
1955 Kukonlaulusta kukonlauluun (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1955 Onni etsii asuntoa Korhonen (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Opri (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 Olemme kaikki syyllisiä Teacher Super Hit Similar →
1954 Minä soitan sinulle illalla (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 Hei, rillumarei! (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 Se alkoi sateessa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 Varsovan laulu Pentti (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Yö on pitkä Captain from Åland Super Hit Similar →
1952 Komppanian neropatit (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 The White Reindeer Speaker (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1951 Pitkäjärveläiset (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1951 Radio tekee murron Drunk Hit Similar →
1950 Maija löytää sävelen (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 Aaltoska orkaniseeraa (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Pentti Irjala - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pentti Irjala?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pentti Irjala is "Opri" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Pentti Irjala acted in?

Pentti Irjala has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pentti Irjala?

Other notable films include "Turkasen tenava!", "Säkkijärven polkka", and "Kahden ladun poikki".

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