Mikko Leppilampi
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Mikko Johannes Leppilampi (born 22 September 1978 in Pälkäne
, Finland
) is a Finnish
actor
and musician
who is the son of Jukka Leppilampi (b.1954), a Finnish gospel
musician. Leppilampi is considered to be one of the most promising stars of Finland's movie industry in the new millennium. He shot to fame as a result of his debut movie Helmiä ja sikoja
, for which he also won a Jussi
award.
In the 2005
film Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa
, he starred as a poet
in the early 20th century when Finland
was part of Russia
, working with actors such as Vesa-Matti Loiri
and director Timo Koivusalo
.
Leppilampi is currently filming Stone's War, in which he will portray Lieutenant Laakso.
In addition to acting, Leppilampi has been actively involved in the music scene. His first full-length album, which bears his name, was published on 10 May 2006. He has also sung on the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in.
Leppilampi has a daughter, Lilia (born 31 October 2005), with Emilia Leppilampi (née Vuorisalmi), whom he married in summer 2006. They filed for divorce in spring 2010.
On 10–12 May 2007 Leppilampi hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
in Helsinki together with television host Jaana Pelkonen
. In the 2008 edition he was the spokesperson for YLE, announcing the results of the Finnish televote.
He has a brother who plays in a Finnish Rock
band called SleepWalkers.
Pälkäne
Pälkäne is a municipality of Finland.Pälkäne is in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Pirkanmaa region. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is water...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
) is a Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who is the son of Jukka Leppilampi (b.1954), a Finnish gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
musician. Leppilampi is considered to be one of the most promising stars of Finland's movie industry in the new millennium. He shot to fame as a result of his debut movie Helmiä ja sikoja
Helmiä ja sikoja
Helmiä ja sikoja is a 2003 Finnish comedy film directed and written by Perttu Leppä, and starring Mikko Leppilampi and Laura Birn.-Plot:...
, for which he also won a Jussi
Jussi
The Jussi Award is an accolade to recognize excellence of professionals in the Finnish film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony is held at the beginning of each year, and it is the most important film industry event in Finland.The first Jussi Awards ceremony was...
award.
2005 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
film Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa
Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa
Shadow of the Two-headed Eagle is a 2005 Finnish film directed and written by Timo Koivusalo.-Plot:The film is about an early twentieth century Finnish poet under the Russian regime.-Cast:...
, he starred as a poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
in the early 20th century when Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
was part of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, working with actors such as Vesa-Matti Loiri
Vesa-Matti Loiri
Vesa-Matti "Vesku" Loiri is 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....
and director Timo Koivusalo
Timo Koivusalo
Timo Johannes Koivusalo is a Finnish actor, director, writer, columnist, composer and musician. His most successful film to date was Työnnän syvälle kammioon, which debuted in the movie theaters in 2001....
.
Leppilampi is currently filming Stone's War, in which he will portray Lieutenant Laakso.
In addition to acting, Leppilampi has been actively involved in the music scene. His first full-length album, which bears his name, was published on 10 May 2006. He has also sung on the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in.
Leppilampi has a daughter, Lilia (born 31 October 2005), with Emilia Leppilampi (née Vuorisalmi), whom he married in summer 2006. They filed for divorce in spring 2010.
On 10–12 May 2007 Leppilampi hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
in Helsinki together with television host Jaana Pelkonen
Jaana Pelkonen
Jaana Pelkonen is a Finnish member of parliament and former television hostess.-Career:Pelkonen's media career started as a radio presenter for Radio 99 in Lahti in 1995–1997. She became famous in Finland as the host of the video gaming show Tilt in 1997–2005 and the youth program Jyrki in 1998...
. In the 2008 edition he was the spokesperson for YLE, announcing the results of the Finnish televote.
He has a brother who plays in a Finnish Rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band called SleepWalkers.
Filmography
- Helmiä ja sikojaHelmiä ja sikojaHelmiä ja sikoja is a 2003 Finnish comedy film directed and written by Perttu Leppä, and starring Mikko Leppilampi and Laura Birn.-Plot:...
(2003) - Keisarikunta (2004)
- Paha maaPaha maaFrozen Land is a 2005 critically acclaimed dark Finnish film drama directed and written by Aku Louhimies starring Jasper Pääkkönen, Mikko Leppilampi and Pamela Tola.-Plot:...
(2005) - Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossaKaksipäisen kotkan varjossaShadow of the Two-headed Eagle is a 2005 Finnish film directed and written by Timo Koivusalo.-Plot:The film is about an early twentieth century Finnish poet under the Russian regime.-Cast:...
(2005) - Tyttö sinä olet tähti (2005)
- Narnian Tarinat : Velho ja Leijona (voice) (2005)
- MadagascarMadagascar (2005 film)Madagascar is a 2005 computer-animated film produced by DreamWorks Animation, and released in movie theaters on May 27, 2005. The film tells the story of four Central Park Zoo animals who have spent their lives in blissful captivity and are unexpectedly shipped back to Africa, getting shipwrecked...
(voice) (2005) - Hairspray-musikaali (2005)
- SaippuaprinssiSaippuaprinssiSaippuaprinssi is a 2006 Finnish romantic comedy film directed by Janne Kuusi starring Mikko Leppilampi and Pamela Tola. Aleksi Bardy wrote the script.-Cast:*Pamela Tola .... Ilona*Mikko Leppilampi .... Kalle/Antero...
(2006) - JoulutarinaJoulutarinaJoulutarina is a 2007 Finnish film directed by Juha Wuolijoki. It is the story of how an orphan called Nikolas became Santa Claus. The Finnish premiere was on 16th November 2007. It was largely shot on location in Utsjoki.-Plot:Many years ago, in Lapland, a boy named Nikolas is orphaned when his...
(2007) - 8 päivää ensi-iltaan (2008)
- PihallaPihallaPihalla was an upcoming 2009 film directed by Toni Laine. The release date for the film was planned to be 23 October 2009....
(2009) - Tanssii tähtien kanssaTanssii tähtien kanssaTanssii tähtien kanssa is a Finnish version of the British BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing. The show has run on MTV3 since March 3, 2006, on Sunday evenings. The sixth season premiered in September, 2011. According to MTV3, the show will go on for one or two more seasons at most.The...
(2010) - The Italian KeyThe Italian KeyThe Italian Key is a 2011 film directed and written by Roosa Toivonen. The film follows the story of Cabella, a 19-year-old orphan girl, who travels to Italy after she has inherited an old key from her unrelated Uncle Max.- Cast :* Gwendolyn Anslow...
(2011)