Heikki Sakari Jurkka (originally Juurivirta; 16 September 1923 − 13 December 2012) was a Finnish theatre and film actor. He received a

Jussi Award The Jussi Awards are Finland's premier film industry prizes, awarded annually to recognize the achievements of directors, actors, and writers. History The first Jussi Awards ceremony was held on 16 November 1944 at the Restaurant Adlon in Hels ...

for best male performance in a 1954 film ''Minäkö isä!''. He also directed three movies during his career. Sakari Jurkka's parents Eino and

Emmi Jurkka Emmi Jurkka ( originally Bergström, later Tuomi; 21 April 1899 — 17 October 1990) was a Finnish actor and theatre manager, with a career in stage, film and TV spanning over 60 years. Career Emmi Jurkka has been described as "legendary" in t ...

, as well as his sister Vappu and brother

Jussi Jurkka Jussi Tapani Jurkka (15 June 1930 – 9 April 1982) was a Finnish actor. He was born into a family of actors. His parents, Eino Jurkka and Emmi Jurkka, were theatre leaders and actors. Also his brother Sakari Jurkka and sister Vappu Jurkka worked ...

, were all actors.

Selected filmography

* ''Runon kuningas ja muuttolintu'' (1940) * ''

Gabriel, Come Back ''Gabriel, Come Back'' (Finnish: ''Gabriel, tule takaisin'') is a 1951 Finnish comedy film directed by Valentin Vaala and starring Tarmo Manni, Emma Väänänen and Salli Karuna.Kääpä p.44 Cast * Tarmo Manni as Gabriel Vihervuori * Emma Vä� ...

'' (1951) * ''

Noita palaa elämään ''The Witch'' ( fi, Noita palaa elämään) is a 1952 Finnish horror film directed by Roland af Hällstrom and produced by Mauno Mäkelä. The film is based on Mika Waltari's 1947 play of the same name. Premise The film begins with swamp digg ...

'' (1952) * ''Leena'' (1954) also director * ''Helunan häämatka'' (1955) also director * ''Silja – nuorena nukkunut'' (1956) * ''Voi veljet, mikä päivä!'' (1961) also director * ''Täällä alkaa seikkailu'' (1965) * ''

Oppenheimerin tapaus ''Oppenheimerin tapaus'' (literally ''The Case of Oppenheimer'') is a 1967 Finnish television drama film directed by Timo Bergholm. Based on the 1964 play ' by Heinar Kipphardt, the film takes place at the Atomic Energy Commission's (AEC) Oppenh ...

'' (1967) * ''

Akseli and Elina ''Akseli and Elina'' ( fi, Akseli ja Elina) is a 1970 Finnish drama film directed by Edvin Laine. It was entered into the 7th Moscow International Film Festival. The film is based on the third volume of Väinö Linna's novel trilogy ''Under the ...

'' (1970) * ''

Raid Raid, RAID or Raids may refer to: Attack * Raid (military), a sudden attack behind the enemy's lines without the intention of holding ground * Corporate raid, a type of hostile takeover in business * Panty raid, a prankish raid by male college ...

'' (2003)

References

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* 1923 births 2012 deaths Actors from Oulu Finnish male film actors {{Finland-actor-stub