Jarppi Leppälä facts for kids
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Jarppi Leppälä
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Leppälä in 2010
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Jarno Leppälä
11 August 1979 Seinäjoki, South Ostrobothnia, Finland
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| Occupation | Stunt performer, host |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | The Dudesons |
| Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Elina Karttunen |
| Children | 2 |
Jarno "Jarppi" Leppälä was born on August 11, 1979. He is a famous Finnish TV star and a member of the Dudesons. The Dudesons are a group known for their exciting and often crazy stunts. Jarppi is a stunt performer and a TV host.
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Jarppi Leppälä's Life Story
Jarppi Leppälä was born in Seinäjoki, a city in Finland. He grew up with his friends Jarno Laasala, Jukka Hildén, and HP Parviainen. Around 2001, these childhood friends started filming their stunts. This was the beginning of The Dudesons.
The Dudesons' Adventures
The Dudesons first appeared on a Finnish TV channel called MoonTV. Soon after, the group became very popular. They started touring and performing live shows. The Dudesons have made many TV shows and even a full-length movie. They also worked with the famous Jackass crew.
Jarppi's TV Career
Besides doing stunts, Jarppi Leppälä has also hosted many TV shows. In 2011, he joined a dance competition show called Tanssii tähtien kanssa. He competed with a dance partner named Anna-Liisa Bergström.
Jarppi's Family Life
Jarppi Leppälä is married to singer Elina Karttunen. They have two sons together. Their first son was born in 2010, and their second son was born in 2014.
Jarppi Leppälä on Screen
Jarppi Leppälä has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He is usually playing himself, doing what he does best: stunts and entertaining people!
TV Shows
Jarppi has been in many TV shows, often as himself. Some of his notable appearances include:
- Maailmankiertue (2001–2003)
- Viva La Bam (2005) – He appeared in two episodes.
- The Dudesons (2006–2016) – This was his main show, where he also helped write.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2006) – He was a guest on this popular talk show.
- Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008 (2008) – He introduced the band Paramore.
- The Dudesons in America (2010) – He was a writer and executive producer for this show.
- 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards (2010) – He was a presenter at this big music event.
- Tanssii tähtien kanssa (2011) – He was a contestant in this Finnish dance show.
- Duudsonit tuli taloon (2012–2018)
- Ridiculousness (2014)
- Posse (2014-present) – He is a host on this Finnish show.
Movies
Jarppi has also been in several movies, often with the Dudesons or Jackass crew:
- The Dudesons Movie (2005) – He was also a writer for this film.
- Bam Margera Presents: Where the ♯$&% Is Santa? (2008)
- Jackass 3D (2010) – He was a writer and guest star in this famous stunt movie.
- Jackass 3.5 (2011) – This movie included extra scenes from Jackass 3D.
- Jackass 4.5 (2022) – He appeared through old footage.
