Veikko Uusimäki facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Veikko Uusimäki
Veikko Uusimäki
Born	Veikko Johannes Uusimäki (1921-01-26)26 January 1921 Kurikka, Finland
Died	25 May 2008(2008-05-25) (aged 87) Helsinki, Finland
Nationality	Finnish
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1946–1998

Veikko Johannes Uusimäki (born January 26, 1921 – died May 25, 2008) was a talented actor from Finland. He was also known as a "theater councilor," which means he was a highly respected expert in the world of theater. Veikko Uusimäki worked in many films and also helped manage theater programs for radio.

Veikko Uusimäki's Acting Career

Veikko Uusimäki had a long and successful career in acting. He appeared in a total of 25 films. His acting career lasted for many years, from 1946 until 1998. He was known for his strong performances in different types of movies.

Working at Yleisradio

Besides acting, Veikko Uusimäki also had an important role at Yleisradio. This is Finland's national broadcasting company, similar to the BBC in the UK or PBS in the US. From 1973 to 1987, he was the director of their theater services. This meant he helped decide what plays and shows would be produced for radio and television. He played a big part in bringing Finnish theater to homes across the country.

Special Awards and Recognition

In 1973, Veikko Uusimäki received a very special honor called the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland [fi]. This award is given to artists and writers in Finland who have done outstanding work. It shows how much his contributions to Finnish culture were valued.

His Daughter, Inari Uusimäki

Veikko Uusimäki's daughter, Inari Uusimäki [fi], also became well-known in the media. She is a Finnish radio and TV journalist. She continued her family's connection to broadcasting and storytelling.

Selected Films of Veikko Uusimäki

Here are some of the films Veikko Uusimäki acted in:

• Sleeping Beauty (1949)
• The Unknown Soldier (1955)
• Juha (1956)
• Vodka, Inspector Palmu (1969)
• Trust (1976)
• Ariel (1988)