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Kalevi Kahra
Born 1927-10-04Johannes, Viipuri, Finland [now Sovetsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russia]
Kalevi Kahra was a Finnish actor with a career that spanned over four decades and included winning the Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1968 for his most highly-regarded performance as the character Adolf Halme in Täällä Pohjantähden alla (English: Here, Beneath the North Star). He served as Chairman of the Finnish Exhibition Union, the country's oldest and largest performing arts trade union, for over two decades, beginning in 1975. While most frequently appearing in comedic works, his biggest successes were in dramatic productions.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeavaKenraali GustafsonMetsolat - Muistojen jouluArvo I. VanhanenElämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkäTaavetti RytkönenVääpeli Körmy – taisteluniKenraali GustafsonVääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmätKenraali GustafsonVääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeetKenraali GustafsonThe Winter WarRoleIrti MaastaKauko LeinonenPlainlandsTeacherLain ulkopuolellaPolice SergeantKuningas lähtee RanskaanKing of BohemiaThe WrestlerPesonenHei kliffaa heiEkiVierasRoleSista lekenfärjkarlenMenestyksen makuDr. SalmelinPedon merkkiVääpeliHiekkakuningasKunnanvaltuuston jäsen LehtiAkseli and ElinaRoleHere, Beneath the North StarAdolf HalmeNaiset, jotka minulle annoit(uncredited)The Unknown SoldierRecruitHilmanpäivät(uncredited)Se alkoi sateessa(uncredited)