Martti Suosalo

Martti Suosalo, born smack in the middle of summer, July 19, 1962, up in Oulu, Finland—yeah, he’s one of those guys you’ve probably seen a bunch if you’ve watched Finnish films. He’s not just hanging out in the background either; Suosalo’s got this knack for stealing scenes, whether he’s playing some mysterious dude in “Control” (2019) or showing a totally different side of himself in “Havumetsän lapset” (2024). Honestly, the guy’s been everywhere since the late 90s. Remember “Kulkuri ja joutsen” from 1999? That’s him too. He’s not just about acting, though. The man’s got producing credits under his belt, which means he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get messy behind the camera too. Probably helps that he’s got that Finnish stubbornness—never satisfied with just one thing, you know? Suosalo’s personal life isn’t some dramatic tabloid fodder. He’s married to Virpi Suutari, who’s actually a pretty big deal herself in the film world. They’re sort of a Finnish power couple. And they’ve got two kids, which, let’s be real, probably keeps things interesting at home. Can you imagine family dinners? Bet there’s a lot of creativity flying around the table. Anyway, if you’re flipping through Finnish cinema or TV and you spot a familiar, expressive face—odds are good it’s him. Guy’s basically a fixture by now.