Urho Kekkonen - Actor Profile

Urho Kekkonen

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
19Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 3, 1900
Birth Place: Pielavesi, Finland

About Urho Kekkonen

Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (3 September 1900 – 31 August 1986) was a Finnish politician who served as the eighth and longest-serving President of Finland from 1956 until 1982. He was the third and most recent president from the Agrarian League/Center Party. As head of state for nearly 26 years, he dominated Finnish politics, held a large amount of power, won his later elections with little opposition and has often been classified as an autocrat. Nevertheless, he remains a respected figure. Description above from the Wikipedia article Urho Kekkonen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Urho Kekkonen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Urho Kekkonen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Urho Kekkonen'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 Sauna Report Germany - The Naked Joy of Sweating, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Urho Kekkonen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Urho Kekkonen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Urho Kekkonen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Finnkampen 100 år Self - Finlands president 1956-1981 / Ord.Finlands Friidrottsförbundet 1932-1947 (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2025 The Helsinki Effect Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Rogue Reporters Self (Archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 State Funeral Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2009 Disco and Atomic War Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2005 Moonshine Village Self Flop Similar →
1998 Sauna Report Germany - The Naked Joy of Sweating Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1982 Nine Ways to Approach Helsinki - Hit Similar →
1978 Talonpoikaisakateemikko Kustaa Vilkuna Self Flop Similar →
1977 Presidentin päivä self Flop Similar →
1969 Näin syntyi Saimaan kanava self Flop Similar →
1968 M/S Finlandia Himself Flop Similar →
1968 Parempaan asumiseen Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1967 Urho Kekkonen - valtiomies, presidentti - Flop Similar →
1961 Urho Kekkonen Self Flop Similar →
1960 December 6, 1960 self Flop Similar →
1957 Our Skiing President Self Flop Similar →
1956 Finlandia Review 289 Self Flop Similar →
1938 Kekkonen as a Sports Influencer Self Flop Similar →

Urho Kekkonen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Urho Kekkonen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Urho Kekkonen is "Sauna Report Germany - The Naked Joy of Sweating" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Urho Kekkonen acted in?

Urho Kekkonen has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Urho Kekkonen?

Other notable films include "The Helsinki Effect", "Nine Ways to Approach Helsinki", and "Rogue Reporters".

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