Aku Hirviniemi facts for kids
Aku Hirviniemi is a famous Finnish actor. He was born on December 5, 1983, in Riihimäki, Finland. Aku is well-known for his funny roles in TV shows and movies.
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Aku Hirviniemi's Acting Career
Aku Hirviniemi has worked in many theatres across Finland. He has performed in cities like Helsinki, Riihimäki, and Jyväskylä. Besides theatre, he also acts in films and on television.
Early TV Roles
Aku first became popular in a TV series called Presidentin kanslia. This show ran from 2008 to 2011. In it, he played a character named Illu Airisto, who was a chauffeur.
Becoming a Household Name
In 2010, Aku became very famous in Finland. This happened when a weekly sketch comedy show called Putous started. In the first season, his funny female character, Marja Tyrni, was chosen as the "sketch comedy character of the year."
Aku was a part of the Putous cast for five seasons. He decided not to return for the sixth season in 2014. From 2012 to 2016, Aku also starred in a police drama series called Roba on MTV3.
In 2014, Aku Hirviniemi co-hosted a comedy talk show named Posse. He hosted it with another actor from Putous, Jaakko Saariluoma, and also with The Dudesons.
Aku Hirviniemi's Personal Life
Aku Hirviniemi's father is Rauli Hirviniemi, and his mother is Erja Hirviniemi. His sister is Aino-Kaisa Pekonen. She has been involved in public service. Aku himself is not very interested in politics.
Aku has two daughters from his past relationship with actress Niina Lahtinen. They were together for 18 years and divorced in 2016. Since 2018, Aku has been dating TV host Sonja Kailassaari. They got engaged in February 2020. The couple welcomed their first child in July 2023.
Selected Films and TV Shows
Aku Hirviniemi has acted in many movies and television series. Here are some of his well-known works.
Films
- Pohjaväri (2006)
- Tali-Ihantala 1944 (2007)
- The Storage (2011)
- Risto (2011)
- Kotirauha (2011)
- Herra Heinämäki ja Leijonatuuliviiri (2011)
- Härmä (2012)
- 21 tapaa pilata avioliitto (2013)
- August Fools (2013)
- Reunion (2015)
- Reunion 2: The Bachelor Party (2016)
- The Unknown Soldier (2017)
- Reunion 3: Singles Cruise (2021)
- Kikka! (2022)
Television
- Tasavallan presidentti (2007)
- Presidentin kanslia (2008–2011)
- Ihmebantu (2009)
- Putous (2010–2014)
- Vedetään hatusta (2010)
- Virta (2011)
- Klikkaa mua (2011)
- Roba (2012–2016)
- Harjakaisen & Piisisen talkoot (2012)
- Taivaan tulet (2013)
- Posse (2014)
- Kingi (2015)
- Comedian and 7 Wonders (2015–2016)
- Saturday Night Live (Finnish version) (2016)
