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Jarno Laasala
Jarno Laasala in Roihupelto, Helsinki in 2010
Laasala in 2010
Born
Jarno Laasala

(1979-09-19) 19 September 1979 (age 45)
Occupation Filmmaker, stunt performer
Years active 2001–present
Known for The Dudesons
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse(s)
Hanne Maria Savunen
(m. 2010; div. 2020)
Children 3

Jarno Laasala (born on September 19, 1979) is a talented filmmaker and stunt performer from Finland. He is famous for being one of the main members and a co-founder of the exciting stunt group called The Dudesons. He also used to be the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of a production company named Rabbit Films.

When Jarno was a kid, he was a champion at the video game Super Mario Bros. in Finland. This shows he was good at challenges even from a young age! Besides his work with Rabbit Films, Jarno also studied hard and earned a Master of Science degree.

About Jarno Laasala

Jarno Laasala is known for his daring stunts and for creating fun entertainment. He helps make movies and TV shows, often doing amazing and sometimes risky actions himself. Being a filmmaker means he helps bring stories to life on screen.

His Life

Jarno Laasala has three children. He was married to Hanne Maria Laasala (Savunen). In 2017, Jarno faced a health challenge when he was diagnosed with melanoma, a type of skin condition. Luckily, he received surgery and was able to recover fully.

What He's Done

Jarno Laasala has been involved in many TV shows and movies, both in Finland and internationally. He often appears as himself, performing stunts and entertaining audiences. He also works behind the scenes as a director, writer, and producer.

TV Shows

Jarno has appeared in and helped create many TV shows. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role Notes
2001-2003 Maailmankiertue Himself A Finnish show
2003 Viva La Bam Himself Appeared briefly in one episode
2004 Duudsoni Elämää Himself A Finnish show
2006-2016 The Dudesons Himself Helped create the show, directed, filmed, and wrote for it
2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Himself Appeared as a guest in one episode
2008 Piilokamerapäälliköt Himself A Finnish show
2008 Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008 Himself Introduced the band Paramore
2010 The Dudesons in America Himself Helped create and write the show
2010 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards Himself Was a presenter at the awards
2011 Skavlan Himself Appeared in one episode as a musical performer
2013 Loiter Squad Himself Appeared as a guest in one episode
2014-present Posse Himself A Finnish show
2019 Duudsonit Päällikkö Himself A Finnish show where he was the host

Movies

Jarno has also been part of several movies, often bringing his stunt skills to the big screen.

Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Dudesons Movie Himself Directed, produced, edited, and wrote for the movie
2010 Jackass 3D Himself Helped write and appeared briefly
2011 Jackass 3.5 Himself Helped write and appeared briefly
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