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Jasper Pääkkönen Biography

Birth Name:Jasper Paakkonen

Birth Place:Helsinki, Finland

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was named Finland's Fisherman of the Year in 2012
  • Won the 2013 Jussi Award for best actor
  • Has been honored by the Finnish Association of Nature Conservation
  • Started out acting with the Finnish National Theatre
  • Studied at the Kallio Secondary School of Performing Arts
  • Best known for his work on the series "Vikings․"
  • Has frequently worked with director Aleksi Makela

Awards

  • 2014Jussi-Best Supporting Actor (Paras miessivuosa): winner
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated