Jukka Puotila (born 9 September 1955) is a Finnish actor and impersonator.[1] He appeared in more than sixty films since 1981. In television, he is best known as Pertti Mäkimaa in Yle TV1's drama series Kotikatu (1995–2012).

Jukka Puotila
Jukka Puotila during the Turku Book Fair in October 2016
Born (1955-09-09) 9 September 1955 (age 69)
Occupation(s)Actor, impersonator
Years active1981–present

He has imitated several famous Finnish people, such as Sauli Niinistö, Paavo Väyrynen, Timo Soini, Antero Mertaranta, Carl-Erik Creutz, Raimo Ilaskivi, Tommi Mäkinen and Seppo Kääriäinen.

Selected filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
1997 Kummeli: Kultakuume
2004 Addiction Herman
2007 The Year of the Wolf
2010 The Emperor's Secret voice only
2011 Dirty Bomb
2015 Armi elää!
2021 Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
TV
Year Title Role Notes
1986–1988 Fakta homma Hairdresser Supporting role
1995–2012 Kotikatu Pertti Mäkimaa Regular role; 480 episodes
2017 Putous Sauli Niinistö Guest star

References

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  1. ^ "Kulttuurivieras Jukka Puotila puhuu syövästään: "Kun olet huonossa kunnossa, siinä ei ole mitään karismaattista"". Yle Uutiset. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
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