Ville Salminen
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Ville Salminen (1908–1992) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter, art director and actor who specialised in playing villains.
Ville Salminen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ville Salminen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ville Salminen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of Ville Salminen'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 Viimeinen vieras, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ville Salminen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ville Salminen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ville Salminen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Clan: Tale of the Frogs | Vanha-Aleksanteri Sammakko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ihmemies | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Taksikuski | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Asfalttilampaat | Mr. Pelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Here, Beneath the North Star | Granlund | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Elokuva jalostavasta rakkaudesta | Kirill Vladimirovitš | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tähtisumua | Ville Salminen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sven Tuuva the Hero | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Paksunahka | Erik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Laivan kannella | Frederico (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Laivaston monnit maissa | Bertil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lentävä kalakukko | Vilho Rötkö 'Viski-Ville' (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kipparikvartetti | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tervetuloa aamukahville eli tottako toinenkin puoli? | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tytön huivi | Mikko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rion yö | Don José | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut | Henry Williams / Eetu Viljakka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Pontevat pommaripojat | 'Synkkä' | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Laulava sydän | Håkansson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Nuoruus sumussa | Mänty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Rakkauden risti | Mauri Holmberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | En ole kreivitär | Buksjevinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mikä yö! | George Kraft | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hiipivä vaara | Andersson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Kuollut mies vihastuu | Hakim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Herra ja ylhäisyys | don Rodrigo Cortez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ryhmy ja Romppainen | Santa Rosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Viimeinen vieras | Antti Rajapalo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kyökin puolella | Jali Martema | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Punahousut | Keijo Terä | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Aktivistit | Sergei Vasiljev | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Markan tähden | Kalle (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Poikamiesten holhokki | Osmo Neva | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Soldier's Bride | Ivan (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Ville Salminen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ville Salminen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ville Salminen is "Viimeinen vieras" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ville Salminen acted in?
Ville Salminen has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ville Salminen?
Other notable films include "Hiipivä vaara", "Kyökin puolella", and "Taksikuski".