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Jorma Tommila is credited as a film actor, television actor and film screenwriter. Jorma Tommila was born on January 1, 1959 in Rauma, Satakunta, Finland. The age as of 2026 is 67. Recorded honors include Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award (2022). Notable works include The Christmas Party and Sisu.
My Take
Tommila is a revelation, the granite-faced Aatami Korpi of Sisu who lets his back do the talking. A Rauma-born journeyman who writes as well as acts, he spent years as a respected name in Finland, won a Jussi Award, then detonated onto the world stage with that wordless, indestructible performance, taking Best Actor at Sitges in 2022. I find the late-career breakout thrilling; presence like his cannot be faked or taught. There is real satisfaction in watching a seasoned domestic talent finally claim international attention, and I am completely won over by the slow-burn arc of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jorma Tommila
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨルマ・トンミラ
- Reading
- よるま・とんみら
- Born
- January 1, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Rauma, Satakunta, Finland
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / screenwriter / television actor / film screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Christmas Party | — | |
| Notable work | Sisu | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorma%20Tommila
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11867028
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jorma Tommila born?
Born January 1, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Jorma Tommila from?
Jorma Tommila is from Rauma, Satakunta, Finland.
What does Jorma Tommila do?
Jorma Tommila works as actor, film actor, screenwriter, television actor, film screenwriter.
What is Jorma Tommila known for?
Notable works include The Christmas Party, Sisu.
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