Lasse Pöysti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lasse Pöysti
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Pöysti in 1966
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| Born | 24 January 1927 Sortavala, Finland
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| Died | 5 April 2019 (aged 92) Helsinki, Finland
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| Children | Erik Pöysti |
| Relatives | Alma Pöysti (granddaughter) |
Lasse Erik Pöysti (born January 24, 1927 – died April 5, 2019) was a very talented Finnish actor, director, theatre manager, and writer. He was born in Sortavala, Finland. Lasse Pöysti entertained people for many years with his acting on stage, in movies, and on television. He even read bedtime stories for children!
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About Lasse Pöysti
From Child Star to Theatre Manager
Lasse Pöysti started acting when he was just a kid! He became famous in Finland for playing Olli Suominen in the "Suominen family" movies. The first movie, Suomisen perhe, came out in 1941 when Lasse was only 14 years old. After finishing school in 1945, he continued his acting career.
Lasse Pöysti also worked as a theatre manager. From 1967 to 1974, he managed the Lilla Teatern with his ex-wife, Birgitta Ulfsson. He also acted in many plays there. Later, he managed the Tampere Workers' Theatre from 1974 to 1981. From 1981 to 1985, he was the manager of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, Sweden.
TV Shows and Writing
Lasse Pöysti appeared in many television shows. He played the main characters in plays by August Strindberg, like Gustav III and Erik XIV. He also played the main role in the play Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, which critics loved. A fun fact is that he also read bedtime stories on children's TV programs!
Besides acting, Lasse Pöysti wrote several books, including his own life story. In 2002, he was chosen to pick the winner of the Finlandia Prize, a big book award in Finland. He lived in Paris for a while, but later lived in Lauttasaari, Helsinki.
A Family of Actors
Lasse Pöysti was married to actress Birgitta Ulfsson from 1952 to 1984. Their son, Erik Pöysti, is also an actor and director. Lasse's granddaughter, Alma Pöysti, is also an actress in Helsinki. It seems acting runs in the family! In 2010, Lasse Pöysti received the Concrete-Jussi award for his amazing work throughout his life. The Jussi Awards are like the Oscars in Finland.
Films and TV Shows
Here is a list of some of the films and TV shows Lasse Pöysti appeared in during his long career:
- 1941: Suomisen perhe - Olli Suominen
- 1941: Täysosuma - Skier (uncredited)
- 1941: Onnellinen ministeri - Errand Boy (uncredited)
- 1942: Suomisen Ollin tempaus - Olli Suominen
- 1943: Suomisen taiteilijat - Olli Suominen
- 1944: Suomisen Olli rakastuu - Olli Suominen
- 1945: Suomisen Olli yllättää - Olli Suominen
- 1948: Haaviston Leeni - (uncredited)
- 1948: Kilroy sen teki - Pete
- 1948: Hormoonit valloillaan - Pena
- 1949: Ruma Elsa - Usko Aamunen
- 1949: Katupeilin takana - Arvid
- 1949: Sinut minä tahdon - Seppo Vesa
- 1949: Professori Masa - Pentti Simola
- 1950: Isäpappa ja keltanokka - Aimo Tammela
- 1950: Rakkaus on nopeampi Piiroisen pässiäkin - Heikki Piiparinen
- 1951: Vain laulajapoikia - Dr. Syrjä
- 1951: Radio tekee murron - Radio reporter
- 1951: The General's Fiancée - Korpraali Jukka Oksapää
- 1951: A Night in Rio - Lasse
- 1951: Tukkijoella - Pölhö-Kustaa
- 1951: Vihaan sinua - rakas - Tauno Karnala
- 1952: Kaikkien naisten monni - Alokas Nieminen
- 1953: Two Funny Guys - Säveltäjä Jussi Mäki
- 1953: The Millionaire Recruit - Vihuri
- 1954: Kovanaama - Reporter Esko Pekuri
- 1954: Laivaston monnit maissa - Maisteri Segerstråhle
- 1954: Putkinotko - Malakias
- 1955: Näkemiin Helena - Lennu
- 1955: Sankarialokas - Alokas Esko Sirola / legioonal. T. Smith / matr T. MacDonald
- 1955: Miss Eurooppaa metsästämässä - Antero W. Lintunen
- 1955: Villi Pohjola - Kapakkapianisti
- 1957: Vääpelin kauhu - Jaska
- 1957: Syntipukki - Frans Koikkalainen
- 1958: Asessorin naishuolet - Veikko Pajukivi
- 1958: Sotapojan heilat - Alokas Esko Puustinen
- 1959: Taas tapaamme Suomisen perheen - Olli Suominen
- 1960: Justus järjestää kaiken - Justus
- 1964: Bröllopsbesvär - Peddler
- 1966: Syskonbädd 1782 - Guest at the tavern
- 1968: Punahilkka - Matti - airline pilot
- 1969: Mumintrollet (TV Series) - Mumintrollet
- 1976: Pyhä perhe - Paavo Mäkinen
- 1977: Pikku Kakkonen (TV Series) - Himself - the host
- 1978: The Adventures of Picasso - Sirkka's Father (uncredited)
- 1979: Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet - Antique Dealer
- 1979: Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti - Johannes Puntila
- 1980: Barna från Blåsjöfjället - Lasso-Lassi
- 1980: Det blir jul på Möllegården (TV Series) - Pixie
- 1982: Flight of the Eagle - Photographer
- 1984: The Clan – Tale of the Frogs - Siilipää
- 1984: Dirty Story - Private detective
- 1986: Flucht in den Norden
- 1986: Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan - The Stablemaster
- 1986: På liv och död - Sångare i tunnelbanan
- 1986: Näkemiin, hyvästi - Lauri Valve, Tuulan isä
- 1987: Lain ulkopuolella - Chairman of the Court
- 1988: The Glory and Misery of Human Life - Martti Hongisto
- 1989: Dårfinkar och dönickar (TV Mini-Series) - Morfar
- 1989: Tjurens år (TV Movie) - Onkel Jegor
- 1992: Mestari - Kalevi Suomalainen
- 1993: Macklean (TV Series) - Carl August Ehrensvärd
- 1993: Rosenbaum (TV Series) - Erik 'Lunkan' Lundkvist
- 1995: Vita lögner - Lindqvist
- 1995: Petri tårar - The Cripple
- 1999: Lapin kullan kimallus - Konrad Planting
- 2008: Thomas - Thomas
See also
In Spanish: Lasse Pöysti para niños
