Risto Mäkelä
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Risto Väinö Kalevi Mäkelä (14 January 1924 Raahe - March 19, 1992 Helsinki) was a Finnish actor. The most significant roles of Mäkelä's film career take place in the early 1960s. From 1945 Mäkelä starred in the theater. He became known for Pyynik's summer theater, where he starred in the 1940s, well before his film career began. There, in his mid-1960s, his bravery role was Colonel Karjula of the Unknown Soldier. Mäkelä starred in the Pori and Tampere theaters, the Helsinki National Theater-Work Theater and the Finnish National Theater and visited the Radio Theater several times. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Risto Mäkelä Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Risto Mäkelä reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Risto Mäkelä's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Risto Mäkelä'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 Autotytöt, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Risto Mäkelä Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Risto Mäkelä's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Risto Mäkelä has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Kissa ja Varjo | Mies kasvitieteellisessä puutarhassa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Lepakkolinna | Sigismund Köllö, The Innkeeper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Piilopirtti | kirkkoherra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | An Unknown Friend | Unto Åkerblom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Trust | Strike speaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Aatamin puvussa… ja vähän Eevankin | vankikarkuri Yrjö Granberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Akseli and Elina | Lasse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Turkasen tenava! | Ville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Totuus on armoton | Peteri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Villin Pohjolan kulta | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Naiset, jotka minulle annoit | Ahokas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hän varasti elämän | Henrik Leino 'Kaarlo Mäenpää' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | "Ei se mitään!" sanoi Eemeli | Petteri Pösö | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Pikku suorasuu | Taneli Puuska | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Älä nuolase… | Joonas | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Me | Väiski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Oksat pois… | Ville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Miljoonavaillinki | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gas, Inspector Palmu! | Mustapää | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Scarlet Dove | Mankela | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Minkkiturkki | Oskari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Opettajatar seikkailee | Ville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Autotytöt | rekkakuski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inspector Palmu's Error | Hagert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Justus järjestää kaiken | Goldklimp | Super Hit | Similar → |
Risto Mäkelä - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Risto Mäkelä?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Risto Mäkelä is "Autotytöt" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Risto Mäkelä acted in?
Risto Mäkelä has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Risto Mäkelä?
Other notable films include "Pikku suorasuu", "Turkasen tenava!", and "Miljoonavaillinki".