Pentti Viljanen - Actor Profile

Pentti Viljanen

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 30, 1915
Birth Place: Tampere, Finland

Pentti Viljanen Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 74% of Pentti Viljanen'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 Sankari kuin sankari, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pentti Viljanen Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Sankari kuin sankari (1948) movie poster
★10.0

Sankari kuin sankari: Bakery entrepreneur August Kassinen is worried about his musician son, who is going on a tour with his singer girlfriend

Sankari kuin sankari

1948•Comedy
★10.0
Jees, olympialaiset, sanoi Ryhmy (1952) movie poster
★10.0

Jees, olympialaiset, sanoi Ryhmy: During the Helsinki Olympics, Sotajermut Ryhmä and Romppainen are Olympic coaches. When Delila, coached by Romppainen, i

Jees, olympialaiset, sanoi Ryhmy

1952•Comedy
★9.5
Hiipivä vaara (1944) movie poster
★9.5

Hiipivä vaara: A man mixed up in suspicious activity is murdered in the studio of photographer Ilmari Lavio. At the same time a charmin

Hiipivä vaara

1944•Crime
★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
★9.0
Tyttö astuu elämään (1943) movie poster
★9.0

Tyttö astuu elämään: The spoiled girl Elli Arto joins the military service for women longing for a life of excitement. Out there she grows-up

Tyttö astuu elämään

1943•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 Ihmisiä elämän pohjalla Krivoi-Zob Super Hit Similar →
1963 Villin Pohjolan kulta Konsta Average Similar →
1961 Tyttö ja hattu David Moulin 'Taavetti Moilanen' Hit Similar →
1961 Toivelauluja Alpertti Mäkinen Hit Similar →
1960 Pekka ja Pätkä neekereinä Kolperi Flop Similar →
1960 Isaskar Keturin ihmeelliset seikkailut - Hit Similar →
1960 Oho, sanoi Eemeli Joonas Korppu Super Hit Similar →
1959 Yks' tavallinen Virtanen - Hit Similar →
1958 Pieni luutatyttö Itara-Iivari (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Vihdoinkin hääyö… (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Herra sotaministeri Esko Leskelä (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Rintamalotta Räty Hit Similar →
1956 Silja – nuorena nukkunut Mikko Hit Similar →
1956 Lain mukaan Peltonen Hit Similar →
1956 Tyttö tuli taloon Uncle Super Hit Similar →
1955 Villi Pohjola Hautausurakoitsija Hit Similar →
1955 Helunan häämatka Jalmari Super Hit Similar →
1954 Laivan kannella Matti Hit Similar →
1954 Putkinotko Aapeli Muttinen Average Similar →
1954 Kummituskievari Pekka Average Similar →
1954 Kovanaama Evert Pinsiö Average Similar →
1953 Se alkoi sateessa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Varsovan laulu - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Maailman kaunein tyttö Cpl. Mätäs Average Similar →
1952 Omena putoaa… Murto-Kalle Super Hit Similar →
1952 Komppanian neropatit Kalle Konstila Super Hit Similar →
1952 Kaikkien naisten monni Varuskersantti Hit Similar →
1952 Hän tuli ikkunasta - Flop Similar →
1952 Lännen lokarin veli Justus' Father Hit Similar →
1952 Mitäs me taiteilijat (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Jees, olympialaiset, sanoi Ryhmy Hiir-Heikki Super Hit Similar →
1952 Yhden yön hinta (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Tytön huivi - Hit Similar →
1948 Pontevat pommaripojat Pena Average Similar →
1948 Kalle Aaltosen morsian Sutinen Average Similar →
1948 Sankari kuin sankari Liikemies Ernesti Keinänen Super Hit Similar →
1947 Maaret – tunturien tyttö Jalle Petäjä Super Hit Similar →
1947 Hedelmätön puu Suomela Super Hit Similar →
1946 Kirkastuva sävel - Super Hit Similar →
1946 Viikon tyttö Pupu Ojanen Average Similar →
1945 Ristikon varjossa - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Hiipivä vaara Masa Super Hit Similar →
1943 Synnitön lankeemus Ruupe Nieminen Super Hit Similar →
1943 Tuomari Martta Pentti Raitanen Average Similar →
1943 Tyttö astuu elämään Jaakko Super Hit Similar →
1942 Rantasuon raatajat Jussi Salminen Super Hit Similar →
1942 Avioliittoyhtiö Bertel Berg Hit Similar →
1942 Oi, aika vanha, kultainen…! Seppo Sointula Hit Similar →
1937 Miehen kylkiluu Jussi Ollenberg Average Similar →
1936 Taistelu Heikkilän talosta Matti Super Hit Similar →

Pentti Viljanen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pentti Viljanen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pentti Viljanen is "Sankari kuin sankari" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Pentti Viljanen acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Pentti Viljanen?

Other notable films include "Jees, olympialaiset, sanoi Ryhmy", "Hiipivä vaara", and "Taistelu Heikkilän talosta".

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