Jussi Johnsson Actor
I think that acting is like playing games seriously with joy of life. It’s the art of tuning yourself and being impressed psychophysically. It means new and surprising possibilities every time when you'll start to perform. I have worked as an actor, a performer and a singer in various productions and theatres in Finland and Sweden since I was seven years old. I graduated from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki (MA) in 1997. I have also performed in Finnish TV, films and radio theatre. Since 2008 I have been a member of Lappeenranta City Theatre ensemble.
Overview
NationalityFinland
LanguagesFinnish (mother tongue), English (good), Swedish (good), Russian (basic)
BornKuusankoski, Finland
Age range55 - 65
Height184 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian
Place of residenceLappeenranta - Etela-Karjala (Finland)
MembershipsSuomen Näyttelijäliitto (Finland)
Contact
Jussi Johnsson
Skills/Talents
Languages Finnish (mother tongue), English (good), Swedish (good), Russian (basic)
Dialects Finland (East) (fluent), Finland (South) (fluent)
Accents English (basic), Swedish (basic)
Dance Dance improvisation (basic), Dance theatre (basic), Musical (basic), Stage dance (basic), Tango (basic), Waltz (basic)
Singing. Cabaret (very good), Lieder (very good), Stage singing (very good), Ballad (good), Choral Singing (good), Musical (good), Pop (good), Pop song (good), Soul (good), Swing (good), A Cappella (basic), Art Song (basic), Blues (basic), Classical (basic), Country (basic), Folk (basic), Funk (basic), Jazz (basic), Rock (basic), Traditional folk (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice High baritone
Musical instruments Ukulele (basic)
Sports Canoe (basic), Cycling (basic), Dressage (basic), Fishing (basic), Gym (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Pilates (basic), Rowing (basic), Shooting (basic), Swimming (basic), Yoga (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence motorbike, Driver’s licence van/truck
Other Skills Clown, First Aid, Improvisation
Appearance
Age range 55 - 65
Height 184 cm
Build Slender
Weight 70 kg
Colour of eyes Blue/green/grey
Colour of hair Light brown
Hair style bald
Facial hair Beard, Goatee, Moustache, Sideburns
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses Contact lenses
Scars Yes, visible
Training
Teatterikorkeakoulu (TeaK)
Master of Arts in Theatre and Drama, Finnish-speaking Department of Acting, 4 years (282 credits) in full-time university programme: Master’s degree, which is accepted as a qualification for a professional career as an actor. Approximately half of the degree comprises practical and artistic work. This work takes place in the Academy’s own productions at the Training theatre and in professional theatres. The degree is eligible for doctoral studies.
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2012
Our neighbourhood
YLE, Finland
Soap
Family
Janne Virtanen
Directed by
Professor
Guest Role
2006
Inspector won’t squeal
Jarowskij Suomi Oy, Finland
Television series
Crime
Jarmo Lampela
Directed by
Konttila
Guest Role
2006
Cuckoo’s nest
Jarowskij Suomi Oy
Television series
Comedy
Lenka Hellstedt
Directed by
Jarmo Siikala
Guest Role
2003
Hidden Lives
Fremantle Productions Oy, Finland
Soap
Family
Eija-Liisa Eskola
Directed by
Simo Heikinjuntti
Guest Role
2002 - 2003
Hidden Lives
Fremantle Productions Oy, Finland
Family
Several Directors
Directed by
Extras casting
Casting Director
CV - Film
2024
Grey Skies
Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School of Tallinn University
Short film
Drama, Horror, Period drama, War
Akseli Leppänen
Directed by
Erkki
Supporting Lead
2012
Mad Drunk's Diary
Dictator Films Oy, Finland; Helsinki Filmi, Finland
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Lauri Maijala
Directed by
French speaking wino
Bit Player
2012
Stars Above
Pystymetsä Oy, Finland; Pegasus Pictures, Iceland
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Saara Cantell
Directed by
Slim Matti
Supporting Actor
1999
Gold Fever in Lapland
Åke Lindman Film-Production Oy, Finland
Feature film (cinema)
Period drama
Åke Lindman
Directed by
Otto Björklund
Bit Player
1999
Consolation Service
Crystal Eye Ltd, Finland
Short film
Experimental
Eija-Liisa Ahtila
Directed by
Timi
Bit Player
1995
Bittersweet
Kinotar Oy, Finland
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Kaisa Rastimo
Directed by
The Man by a dustbin
Bit Player
1992
Il Capitano
Panfilm, Sweden
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Jan Troell
Directed by
Minna’s new boyfriend (uncredited)
Small Role
CV - Theatre
2026
Antti Silvennoinen
Directed by
King Berenger the First
Lead
2024 - 2025
Ennusmerkkejä / Signs of the Future (Not an official name in English)
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre: The Black & White Theatre
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Drama, Experimental, Satire, War
Kamran Shahmardan
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2023 - 2024
Lapyrintti / The Forest / Des Trains à Travers la Plaine
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Crime, Drama, Psychothriller
Helka-Maria Kinnunen
Directed by
A man in black
Supporting Actor
2022 - 2023
Dreamteam
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Comedy, Drama, Satire
Maia Häkli
Directed by
Jutta
Ensemble Leading Part
2021 - 2022
Amadeus
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
Iiris Rannio
Directed by
Gottfried van Swieten
Supporting Actor
2019
Cabaret
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Musical
Musical
Iiris Rannio
Directed by
The Emcee
Ensemble Leading Part
2018
The Seagull
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Marjo-Riikka Mäkelä
Directed by
Boris Alexeyevich Trigorin
Ensemble Leading Part
2017
Cash on Delivery
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Farce
Iiris Rannio
Directed by
Uncle George
Supporting Actor
2016
Marry Me a Little
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Musical Theatre
Musical
Anna-Kaisa Makkonen
Directed by
Lead
2016
The Threepenny Opera
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Musical Theatre
Musical
Pirkko Uitto and Anna-Kaisa Makkonen
Directed by
Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
Supporting Lead
2014
Fanny and Alexander
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Drama
Essi Räisänen
Directed by
Bishop Edvard Vergérus
Ensemble Leading Part
2011
Uncle Vanya
Klockriketeatern, Helsinki, Finland
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Andriy Zholdak
Directed by
Ivan Petrovich Voynitsky
Ensemble Leading Part
2009
Three Sisters
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Janne Saarakkala
Directed by
Baron Nikolaj Lvovich Tuzenbach
Ensemble Leading Part
2009
I am Adolf Eichmann
Lappeenranta City Theatre, Lappeenranta, Finland
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Jari Juutinen
Directed by
Adolf Eichmann
Lead
2007
Lure II - Portrait of the New Worker
Korjaamo, Helsinki, Finland
Theatre: Reality Research Center
Theatre
Experimental
Janne Saarakkala
Directed by
Performer and scriptwriter
Ensemble Leading Part
2007
Lure I - Exhibition of Infinite Possibilities
Reality Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
Theatre
Experimental
Pilvi Porkola
Directed by
Performer and scriptwriter
Ensemble Leading Part
2005
I am Adolf Eichmann
Theatre Old Juko, Lahti, Finland
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Jari Juutinen
Directed by
Adolf Eihmann
Lead
2005
You Are Here
New Finnish Theatre, Stockholm, Theatre Västmanland, Västerås, Sweden
Theatre: Reality Research Center
Theatre
Experimental
Titta Halinen
Directed by
Several roles
Ensemble Leading Part
2002
The Fastest Machine in the World
Kiasma Theatre, Helsinki, Finland
Theatre: Reality Research Center
Theatre
Experimental
Janne Saarakkala
Directed by
Several roles
Ensemble Leading Part
2001
Metamorphosis
Ateneum Hall, Helsinki, Finland
Theatre
Absurd theatre
Outi Rossi and Riku Saastamoinen
Directed by
Gregor Samsa
Lead
CV - Commercials
2023
Film Fest Gent 2023 50th Anniversary
Czar.be
Network/Distributor: Film Fest Gent
Image film
Comedy, Commercial, Satire
Lionel Goldstein
Directed by
Rainer
Lead
CV - Other
2015
Jussi’s Last Tape - Waypoint Report No. 1
Reality Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
Installation
Experimental
Janne Saarakkala
Directed by
Performer and the concept
Other
2009
Herbergi/Room 408
Multimedia
Crime
Hrafnhildur Hagalín and Steinunn Knútsdóttir
Directed by
Crime expert Pertti Räikkönen
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