Photo: Linus Lindholm / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / screenwriter / television actor / film screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Christmas Party | — | |
| Notable work | Sisu | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorma%20Tommila
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.