Markku Peltola: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 15
- on screen
- 1981–2013
- box office
- $12.6M
- Born
- July 12, 1956
- Birthplace
- Helsinki, Finland
- Citizenship
- Finland
- Occupations
- Actor, Musician
- Years active
- 1980-2007
The Best Markku Peltola Movies
The films of Markku Peltola that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Man Without a Past (2003) leads with $9.56M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $9.56M The Man Without a Past 2003 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $2.09M V2: Dead Angel 2007 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $644K Young Gods 2003 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $159K Juha 1999 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $25K Jade Warrior 2006 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $24.1K Kamome Diner 2006 · Drama
Markku Peltola's Career in Numbers
Markku Peltola's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Markku Peltola works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Liar (1981) to The Surrealist and His Naughty Hand (2013), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Markku Peltola Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 1
The 2000s were Markku Peltola's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Markku Peltola Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Comedy 4
- Action 2
- Horror 1
- Fantasy 1
- Crime 1
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre Markku Peltola has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Markku Peltola Career Milestones
- First film
- The Liar 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- The Man Without a Past $9.56M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Surrealist and His Naughty Hand 2013
Markku Peltola Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Markku Peltola is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2013
The Surrealist and His Naughty Hand as Isä / Intiaanipäälikkö · Drama - 2009
Skeleton Crew as The Auteur in Snuff Films · Horror - 2007 V2: Dead Angel as Luusalmi · Action Worldwide box office: $2.09M
- 2006 Jade Warrior as Berg · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $25K
- 2006 Kamome Diner as Matti · Drama Worldwide box office: $24.1K
- 2004
Vares: Private Eye as Luusalmi · Crime - 2003 Young Gods as Sami's father · Drama Worldwide box office: $644K
- 2003 The Man Without a Past Drama Worldwide box office: $9.56M
- 2003
The Book of Fate as Scientist · Action - 2002
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet as (segment "Dogs Have No Hell") · Documentary Worldwide box office: $62.2K - 1999 Juha as Driver · Comedy Worldwide box office: $159K
- 1996
Drifting Clouds as Lajunen · Comedy - 1992
The Prodigal Son as Makkonen · Drama - 1985
The Wrestler as Kärrypoika · Comedy - 1981
The Liar as Ball thrower in Mermaid Hall · Comedy
Who Is Markku Peltola?
Markku Peltola was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1956. Credited on films since 1981, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Markku Peltola (12 July 1956 – 31 December 2007) was a Finnish actor and musician whose career spanned over two and a half decades, leaving an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Born and raised in Helsinki, he grew up amidst a vibrant cultural scene that nurtured his passion for performance, leading him to co‑found the Telakka Theatre in Tampere where he not only acted but also helped shape the company’s artistic direction. His early work in the 1980s showcased a blend of gritty realism and subtle humour, qualities that would become hallmarks of his later screen roles. Peltola’s commitment to the theatrical community was evident through his involvement in experimental productions, workshops, and collaborations that pushed the boundaries of Finnish theatre, earning him respect among peers and critics alike.
Who Markku Peltola Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Markku Peltola shares the most films with. Kati Outinen comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Aki Kaurismäki (4).
Markku Peltola: Questions & Answers
How many movies Markku Peltola has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Markku Peltola been in?
Markku Peltola is credited on 15 films, from 1981 to 2013. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Markku Peltola's highest-grossing movie?
The Man Without a Past (2003) is Markku Peltola's biggest box office hit, with $9.56M worldwide, ahead of V2: Dead Angel (2007) ($2.09M). Across every film with box office figures, Markku Peltola's movies have made $12.6M.
Markku Peltola's biggest hits What is Markku Peltola's newest movie?
The most recent film on Markku Peltola's filmography is The Surrealist and His Naughty Hand (2013), in the role of Isä / Intiaanipäälikkö.
Who does Markku Peltola work with most often?
Markku Peltola shares the most films with Kati Outinen (5 films), Aki Kaurismäki (4 films) and Matti Onnismaa (3 films).
The Best Markku Peltola Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.
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