Veikko Oskari Ville Salminen (2 October 1908, Mariehamn – 28 November 1992, Quarteira) was a Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer. He was the father of comedic actor Ville-Veikko Salminen and cinematographer Timo Salminen. Salminen was also a painter and drew complete storyboards of his films before he began shooting.[1]
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| Born | Veikko Oskari Ville Salminen 2 October 1908 |
| Died | 28 November 1992 (aged 84) |
| Years active | 1937–1986 |
| Spouse | Aune Häme |
Salminen's film Kaks' tavallista Lahtista was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 1960 Berlin International Film Festival.
Filmography edit
Director edit
- Lumikki ja 7 jätkää (1953)
- Pekka Puupää (1953)
- Säkkijärven polkka (1956)
- Evakko (1956)
- Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960)
Actor edit
- Aktivistit (1939)
- The Dead Man Loses His Temper (1944)
- Herra ja ylhäisyys (1944)
- Cross of Love (1946)
- Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut (1949)
- Laivan kannella (1954)
- Wonderman (1979)
References edit
- ^ Per Olov Qvist and Peter von Bagh. Guide to the cinema of Sweden and Finland. p. 275.
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