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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.
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]
Loiri was born in Helsinki on 4 January 1945 to Taito Loiri (1911–1995) and Lily Nylund (1916–2013), and the family moved to North Haaga when Loiri was a child.[3] Loiri became an actor in 1962, when he had a role in the movie Pojat, directed by Mikko Niskanen, and graduated from the Finnish Theatre Academy, now the Uniarts Helsinki theatre academy, in 1966. Loiri did his most recognised work with comedian-director-producer Spede Pasanen, starting from Noin seitsemän veljestä. Spede and Loiri also developed his highly popular Uuno Turhapuro persona which would star in one of Finland's longest and most commercially successful film-series. In 2005, he starred in the film Shadow of the Eagle, which was directed by Timo Koivusalo. Six films starring Loiri are in the top 20 list of the highest-grossing domestic films in Finland.[citation needed] Total number of tickets sold to the screenings of these six films is 3,715,948.[citation needed]
As a musician, Loiri performed compositions of Perttu Hietanen and Taisto Wesslin, Eino Leino's poems, Carl Michael Bellman's drinking songs and Juha "Watt" Vainio's songs. Loiri also played the flute, a talent he put to use representing Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 in The Hague/Netherlands with the song "Huilumies", dedicated to his flute. He finished last in a field of 19 participating countries. During his career, Loiri sold over 730,000 certified records in Finland and is currently the fifth-best-selling soloist and ninth-best-selling artist of all time in the country.[4][5][6][7][8][9] He was the voice of the Genie in the Finnish dub of Disney's Aladdin,[10] even performing the musical numbers Friend Like Me and Prince Ali. When dubbing the Genie, Loiri did not see the original Robin Williams version and was only given a slight idea of what the original gags and jokes were. Disney gave the team an award for the best foreign Aladdin dub.[10][11]
Loiri appeared in the premiere of Aulis Sallinen's opera Kullervo in Los Angeles in 1992, creating the role of the blind singer.[12]
Loiri also had a lifelong interest and exceptional talent in a number of sports, especially association football. It has been said that, had he not chosen to concentrate on acting, he could have become a national professional-level goalkeeper. He was signed by juggernauts HJK for one season in 1972.[13] He held the office of Chairman of the Finnish billiards association for multiple years, being an especially gifted billiards player.[14]
On 10 August 2022 Loiri died from cancer, at the age of 77.[15]
^"Vesa-Matti Loirin Aladdin-suoritus keräsi kiitosta Disneyltä asti – ohjaaja paljastaa erikoisen keinon, jolla houkutteli näyttelijän rooliin". www.iltalehti.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 17 August 2022.
^Milnes, Rodney. 'Kullervo' – a child of our time. Opera, June 1992, Vol 42, No 6, pp 652–655.
^Tuominen, Mico (10 August 2022). "HJK:n historian värikkäin maalivahti Vesa-Matti Loiri on poissa: "Ehti valloittaa sydämet"". SuomiFutis (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 August 2022.
^Vesa-Matti Loiri liiton kunniajäsen – Suomen Biljardiliitto ry (in Finnish)
^"Vesa-Matti Loiri on kuollut 77-vuotiaana", MTV Uutiset (in Finnish), 10 August 2022, retrieved 10 August 2022
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of your translation A model attribution edit summary is Content in this edit is translated from the existing Finnish Wikipedia article at fi Vesa Matti Loiri see its history for attribution You should also add the template Translated fi Vesa Matti Loiri to the talk page For more guidance see Wikipedia Translation This article s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article August 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message 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 Vesa Matti LoiriLoiri in 2011Born 1945 01 04 4 January 1945Helsinki FinlandDied10 August 2022 2022 08 10 aged 77 Helsinki FinlandOther namesVeskuOccupation s Actor musicianAwardsSee belowAccording 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 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Awards 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Compilations 3 3 Singles 4 Filmography 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksLife and career Edit Vesa Matti Loiri in 1969 Loiri was born in Helsinki on 4 January 1945 to Taito Loiri 1911 1995 and Lily Nylund 1916 2013 and the family moved to North Haaga when Loiri was a child 3 Loiri became an actor in 1962 when he had a role in the movie Pojat directed by Mikko Niskanen and graduated from the Finnish Theatre Academy now the Uniarts Helsinki theatre academy in 1966 Loiri did his most recognised work with comedian director producer Spede Pasanen starting from Noin seitseman veljesta Spede and Loiri also developed his highly popular Uuno Turhapuro persona which would star in one of Finland s longest and most commercially successful film series In 2005 he starred in the film Shadow of the Eagle which was directed by Timo Koivusalo Six films starring Loiri are in the top 20 list of the highest grossing domestic films in Finland citation needed Total number of tickets sold to the screenings of these six films is 3 715 948 citation needed As a musician Loiri performed compositions of Perttu Hietanen and Taisto Wesslin Eino Leino s poems Carl Michael Bellman s drinking songs and Juha Watt Vainio s songs Loiri also played the flute a talent he put to use representing Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 in The Hague Netherlands with the song Huilumies dedicated to his flute He finished last in a field of 19 participating countries During his career Loiri sold over 730 000 certified records in Finland and is currently the fifth best selling soloist and ninth best selling artist of all time in the country 4 5 6 7 8 9 He was the voice of the Genie in the Finnish dub of Disney s Aladdin 10 even performing the musical numbers Friend Like Me and Prince Ali When dubbing the Genie Loiri did not see the original Robin Williams version and was only given a slight idea of what the original gags and jokes were Disney gave the team an award for the best foreign Aladdin dub 10 11 Loiri appeared in the premiere of Aulis Sallinen s opera Kullervo in Los Angeles in 1992 creating the role of the blind singer 12 Loiri also had a lifelong interest and exceptional talent in a number of sports especially association football It has been said that had he not chosen to concentrate on acting he could have become a national professional level goalkeeper He was signed by juggernauts HJK for one season in 1972 13 He held the office of Chairman of the Finnish billiards association for multiple years being an especially gifted billiards player 14 On 10 August 2022 Loiri died from cancer at the age of 77 15 Awards EditHonorary Jussi Award 1963 for his role in the film Pojat Best male actor Jussi 1976 in Rakastunut rampa Best supporting male actor Jussi 1982 in Pedon merkki Jussi 1983 for his wide appearance in the year s films Concrete Jussi 1998 Festival International du Film Independant awarded Loiri in Brussels in 2003 for his role in Pahat pojat Best Actor Telvis in 1984 1986 and 1987 Special Telvis in 1999 Special Venla in 1989 Black Nights Film Festival awarded Loiri in Tallinn for A Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010Discography Edit Loiri performing the song Huilumies with his flute in April 1980 Albums Edit Year Album Peak positions CertificationFIN 16 1971 4 201972 Vesku Suomesta1973 Veskunoita1974 Merirosvokapteeni Ynjevi Lavankopoksahdus1977 Vesku Helismaasta1978 Eino Leino 19 17 1980 Ennen viimeista maljaa1980 Eino Leino 21981 Vesa Matti Loiri tulkitsee Oskar Merikannon lauluja1983 Taalla Pohjantahden alla1984 Lasihelmipeli1985 Eino Leino 31986 Naurava kulkuri1987 Voi hyva tavaton1988 Pim peli pom1988 Sydameeni joulun teen1989 Unelmia1990 Seitseman kertaa1994 Vesa Matti Loiri1995 Kaksin1995 Uuno Kailas1995 Nauravan kulkurin paluu1997 Rurja1998 Sydameeni joulun teen 62000 Kirkkokonsertti 2001 Eino Leino 4 Paivan laskiessa 62003 Ystavan laulut 12004 Ystavan laulut II Albatrossi 22004 Ivalo 12004 Inari 12008 Kasari 12009 Hyvaa puuta 22010 Skarabee 32011 4 20 re release 32013 Tuomittuna kulkemaan 12014 Kaikkien aikojen Loiri 62015 Runoilijan tie 292016 Pyhat tekstit 4 18 Compilations Edit Year Album Peak positions CertificationFIN 16 1973 Laulu on iloni ja tyoni1992 Lapin kesa1996 20 suosikkia Lapin kesa1996 20 suosikkia Saiskos pluvan1999 Lauluja rakastamisen vaikeudesta2001 Kaikki parhaat2001 Parhaat Vesku Suomesta 182007 Ystavan laulut 1 amp 2 compilation of 2003 and 2004 albums 122008 Naurava Kulkuri Huumorinkukkia 172012 Lauluni aiheet I 14Lauluni aiheet II 27Lauluni aiheet III 28Singles Edit 2008 Sydameeni joulun teen reached No 14 in the Finnish Singles Chart 2009 Hyvaa puuta reached No 19 in the Finnish Singles Chart Filmography EditA Spice for Life 2019 Elamalta kaiken sain 2015 Road North 2012 The Storage 2011 Shadow of the Eagle 2005 Finnish Kaksipaisen kotkan varjossa Uuno Turhapuro This Is My Life 2004 Bad Boys 2003 Finnish Pahat pojat Rumble 2002 Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha 2000 Talossa on Saatana 1999 History Is Made at Night 1999 Sokkotanssi 1999 Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismies 1998 Kummeli Kultakuume 1997 Ruuvimies 1995 Kesayon unelma 1994 Vaapeli Kormy Taisteluni 1994 Uuno Turhapuron poika 1993 Ripa ruostuu 1993 Kuka on Joe Louis 1992 Uuno Turhapuro Suomen tasavallan herra presidentti 1992 Vaapeli Kormy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet 1991 Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra 1991 Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla 1990 Tupla Uuno 1988 Uuno Turhapuro kaksoisagentti 1987 Ala itke Iines 1987 Pikkupojat 1986 Liian iso keikka 1986 Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle 1986 Uuno Epsanjassa 1985 Hei kliffaa hei 1985 Kepissa on kaksi paata 1985 Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissa 1984 Lentavat luupaat 1984 Uuno Turhapuron muisti palailee patkittain 1983 Jon 1983 Ulvova myllari 1982 Uuno Turhapuro menettaa muistinsa 1982 Uuno Turhapuron aviokriisi 1981 Pedon merkki 1981 Tup akka lakko 1980 Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit 1979 Rautakauppias Uuno Turhapuro presidentin vavy 1978 Hapy Endko Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon 1977 Tykkimies Kauppalan viimeiset vaiheet 1977 Lottovoittaja UKK Turhapuro 1976 Seitseman veljesta 1976 Rakastunut rampa 1975 Professori Uuno D G Turhapuro 1975 Robin Hood ja hanen iloiset vekkulinsa Sherwoodin pusikoissa 1974 Uuno Turhapuro 1973 Lasinen elaintarha 1973 Hellyys 1972 Hirttamattomat 1971 Kahdeksas veljes 1971 Jussi Pussi 1970 Pohjan tahteet 1969 Leikkikalugangsteri 1969 Nakoradiomiehen ihmeelliset siekailut 1969 Oma 1969 Noin seitseman veljesta 1968 Luule kanssamme 1968 Lapualaismorsian 1967 Pojat 1962 See also EditList of best selling music artists in Finland Nasse setaReferences Edit Mattila Ilkka 10 August 2022 Vesa Matti Loiri on kuollut Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish retrieved 10 August 2022 Actor and singer Vesa Matti Loiri dies at 77 Yle News 10 August 2022 Vesa Matti Loiri 77 on kuollut Iltalehti in Finnish retrieved 10 August 2022 Vesa Matti Loiri in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 23 February 2012 Vesa Matti Loiri Kusela in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 23 February 2012 Kaikkien aikojen myydyimmat kotimaiset albumit in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 23 February 2012 Kaikkien aikojen myydyimmat ulkomaiset albumit in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 23 February 2012 Kaikkien aikojen myydyimmat kotimaiset singlet in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 23 February 2012 Kaikkien aikojen myydyimmat ulkomaiset singlet in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 23 February 2012 a b Aladdin Finnish Voice Cast Willdubguru Vesa Matti Loirin Aladdin suoritus kerasi kiitosta Disneylta asti ohjaaja paljastaa erikoisen keinon jolla houkutteli nayttelijan rooliin www iltalehti fi in Finnish Retrieved 17 August 2022 Milnes Rodney Kullervo a child of our time Opera June 1992 Vol 42 No 6 pp 652 655 Tuominen Mico 10 August 2022 HJK n historian varikkain maalivahti Vesa Matti Loiri on poissa Ehti valloittaa sydamet SuomiFutis in Finnish Retrieved 11 August 2022 Vesa Matti Loiri liiton kunniajasen Suomen Biljardiliitto ry in Finnish Vesa Matti Loiri on kuollut 77 vuotiaana MTV Uutiset in Finnish 10 August 2022 retrieved 10 August 2022 a b Vesa Matti Loiri discography finnishcharts com Hung Medien Retrieved 15 November 2013 Albumit 32 2022 in Finnish Musiikkituottajat Retrieved 14 August 2022 Suomen Virallinen Lista External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vesa Matti Loiri Vesa Matti Loiri at IMDb Vesa Matti Loiri s career in English Preceded byKatri Helenawith Katson sineen taivaan Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest1980 Succeeded byRiki Sorsawith Reggae OK Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vesa Matti Loiri amp oldid 1122565841, wikipedia, wiki, 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