Ulla Tapaninen - Actor Profile

Ulla Tapaninen

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
25Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 19, 1955
Birth Place: Suomussalmi, Finland

Ulla Tapaninen Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Ulla Tapaninen'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 Ryhmäteatteri, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ulla Tapaninen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ulla Tapaninen's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Ryhmäteatteri (2018) movie poster
★9.0

Ryhmäteatteri: Documentary on the history of Ryhmäteatteri theatre company.

Ryhmäteatteri

2018•Documentary
★7.3
Ihmemies (1979) movie poster
★7.3

Ihmemies: Olli Ruusunen attended a special training course in the US, where his brain capacity has been developed to the extreme.

Ihmemies

1979•Comedy
★7.0
The Breakthrough (1981) movie poster
★7.0

The Breakthrough: Theater students rehearse their own play, "Freedom," and become entangled in the depths of the play's themes in their pe

The Breakthrough

1981•Drama
★7.0
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996) movie poster
★7.0

Santa Claus and the Magic Drum: A few days before Christmas Eve the last sack of letters arrives to Santa. At the bottom is a letter that is a bit older

Santa Claus and the Magic Drum

1996•Animation
★7.0
Mikko from Tampere Is Asking for Advice (1986) movie poster
★7.0

Mikko from Tampere Is Asking for Advice: A film about the friendship between Soviet artists touring Finland and Finnish children, members of an amateur music ens

Mikko from Tampere Is Asking for Advice

1986•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Ulla Tapaninen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Summer Is Crazy Marjukka Eerola Flop Similar →
2022 The Woodcutter Story Irmeli Average Similar →
2018 The Storage 2 Kirsti Flop Similar →
2018 Ryhmäteatteri - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Man and a Baby Ulla Flop Similar →
2016 Tomato Vuokko Flop Similar →
2012 Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy Elvi Räppääjä Flop Similar →
2010 Lapland Odyssey Räihäsen äiti Average Similar →
2010 Princess Iso-Iita Average Similar →
2010 Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief Elvi Räppääjä Flop Similar →
2008 Ricky Rapper Elvi Räppääjä Flop Similar →
1999 Little Sister Sylvi Average Similar →
1999 A Long Hot Summer Lajunen's Mother Hit Similar →
1996 Santa Claus and the Magic Drum Joulupukin muori (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Moonlight Sonata II: The Street Sweepers Toimittaja Flop Similar →
1990 Kiljusen herrasväen uudet seikkailut Sosiaalivirkailija Flop Similar →
1989 Mother Wanted Parturi 2 Hit Similar →
1986 Mikko from Tampere Is Asking for Advice Pamela Niemi Hit Similar →
1984 Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä - Average Similar →
1981 The Breakthrough Priskilla, "Prisu", näyttelijäoppilas Hit Similar →
1981 Kauhea murhamies Lalli - Flop Similar →
1980 Milka: A Film About Taboos Ojanen's Woman Friend Average Similar →
1980 Täältä tullaan, elämä! Katunainen Flop Similar →
1979 Ihmemies - Hit Similar →
1979 Juhannushäät Leila Flop Similar →

Ulla Tapaninen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ulla Tapaninen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ulla Tapaninen is "Ryhmäteatteri" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Ulla Tapaninen acted in?

Ulla Tapaninen has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ulla Tapaninen?

Other notable films include "Ihmemies", "The Breakthrough", and "Santa Claus and the Magic Drum".

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