Vesa-Matti Loiri
Finnish actor, musician and comedian (1945–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vesa-Matti "Vesku" Loiri (4 January 1945 – 10 August 2022)[1] was a Finnish actor, musician and comedian, best known for his role as Uuno Turhapuro, whom he portrayed in a total of 20 movies between the years 1973 and 2004.
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Born | (1945-01-04)4 January 1945 Helsinki, Finland |
Died | 10 August 2022(2022-08-10) (aged 77) Helsinki, Finland |
Other names | Vesku |
Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
Awards | See below |
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According to Yle News, ″Loiri was one of Finland's most beloved cultural figures over six decades, playing comic and tragic roles on screen and stage, alongside a musical career″.[2]