Kalevi Kahra

Born: 1927-10-04, Johannes, Viipuri, Finland [now Sovetsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russia]

Died: 1998-05-23

Biography

Kalevi Kahra was a Finnish actor with a career that spanned over four decades and included winning the Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1968 for his most highly-regarded performance as the character Adolf Halme in Täällä Pohjantähden alla (English: Here, Beneath the North Star). He served as Chairman of the Finnish Exhibition Union, the country's oldest and largest performing arts trade union, for over two decades, beginning in 1975. While most frequently appearing in comedic works, his biggest successes were in dramatic productions.

Filmography

• Kotikatu (1995)
• Metsolat (1993)
• Lain ulkopuolella (1987)
• Sista leken (1984)
• Talvisota (1989)
• Painija (1985)
• Menestyksen maku (1983)
• Pedon merkki (1981)
• Akseli ja Elina (1970)
• Pohjanmaa (1988)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät (1992)
• Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni (1994)
• Naiset, jotka minulle annoit (1962)
• Hunajan maku (1993)
• Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan (1986)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava (1997)
• Elämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkä (1996)
• Se alkoi sateessa (1953)
• Me tulemme taas (1953)
• Hei kliffaa hei (1985)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet (1991)
• Hilmanpäivät (1954)
• Metsolat - Muistojen joulu (1996)
• Hiekkakuningas (1972)