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'''Jorma Tommila''' ({{IPA-fi|ˈjo̞rmɑ ˈtomːilɑ}}; born 1959) is a Finnish actor. He won the [[Jussi Awards|Jussi Award]] for Best Actor in 1997 |
'''Jorma Tommila''' ({{IPA-fi|ˈjo̞rmɑ ˈtomːilɑ}}; born 1959) is a Finnish actor. He won the [[Jussi Awards|Jussi Award]] for Best Actor in 1997 and played Aatami Korpi in the film ''[[Sisu (film)|Sisu]]'' (2022). |
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==Early and personal life== |
==Early and personal life== |
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Tommila was born in [[Rauma, Finland]] and spent his youth in [[Kiukainen]]. His father died when Jorma was four years old, after suffering from injuries to his lungs in [[World War II]]. Tommila was raised by his mother, and his older sister Kielo Tommila is also an actress. He lives with his family in [[Vaasa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yle.fi/a/74-20014965|website=yle.fi|title= Male model: Culture visitor, actor Jorma Tommila longed for a father figure as a child. Many of his role models were war veterans. From them, he carried with him elements for the main character of the film Sisu|date=January 29, 2023|first=Mattias|last=Mattila|accessdate=April 21, 2023|lang=Finnish}}</ref> He is married to actress Ida Helander-Tommila, the sister of director [[Jalmari Helander]].<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://anna.fi/ihmiset-ja-suhteet/julkkikset/uutta-kotimaista-sisu-elokuvaa-tahdittaa-komea-porukka-samaa-sukua-ohjaaja-paarooli-sivuosa-koira|title= Uutta kotimaista Sisu-elokuvaa tähdittää komea porukka samaa perhettä – ohjaaja, päärooli, sivuosa, koira...|date=January 26, 2023|accessdate=April 21, 2023|website=anna.fi|first=Linda|last=Martikainen|lang=Finnish}}</ref> He is the father of [[Onni Tommila]], who is also an actor.<ref>{{cite news|language=fi |url=https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/onni-tommila-ystavystyi-lahes-kymmenen-vuotta-sitten-samuel-l-jacksonin-kanssa-sai-nayttelijatahdelta-lahjan-joka-on-tallessa-yha/8620304 |title=Onni Tommila ystävystyi lähes kymmenen vuotta sitten Samuel L. Jacksonin kanssa – sai näyttelijätähdeltä lahjan, joka on tallessa yhä |work=MTV Uutiset |date=25 February 2023|accessdate=29 April 2023}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Whilst at [[Helsinki Theatre Academy]] in 1987, Tommila was one of four founding members of God's Theater, a Finnish theater group that made experimental and radical stage art, |
Whilst at [[Helsinki Theatre Academy]] in 1987, Tommila was one of four founding members of [[Jumalan teatteri]] (God's Theater), a Finnish theater group that made experimental and radical stage art, their performances including full frontal nudity, the setting off of fire extinguishers, and the performers throwing faeces into the crowd.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2006/09/08/jari-halonen-ja-jumalan-teatteri|website=yle.fi|title= Jari Halonen and God's Theater|first=Seija|last=Aunila|accessdate=April 21, 2023|lang=Finnish}}</ref> The four were arrested and fined, and given suspended prison sentences. They were also expelled from the academy, the expulsion prompting protests from fellow students.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.is.fi/viihde/art-2000005048783.html|website=is.fi|title= 30 years of God's theater - where are they now?|first= Eeva-Kaarina|last=Kolsi|date=January 17, 2017|accessdate=April 21, 2023|lang=Finnish}}</ref> |
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In 1997 Tommila won the [[Jussi Award for Best Actor]] for his role in the film ''[[The Christmas Party (film)|The |
In 1997, Tommila won the [[Jussi Award for Best Actor]] for his role in the film ''[[The Christmas Party (film)|The Christmas Party]]'', directed by his God Theatre's fellow founder [[Jari Halonen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://mesta.net/klassikkoesittely-kotimainen-raaviton-kulttiklassikko-ei-unohdu-joulubileet-on-ehka-parhaiten-naytelty-elokuva-maailmassa|website=Mesta.net|title= Classic presentation: The homegrown cult classic will not be forgotten - "The Christmas Party is perhaps the best-acted film in the world"|date=November 14, 2016|lang=Finnish|accessdate=April 21, 2023}}</ref> |
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Tommila's character in the film ''[[Sisu (film)|Sisu]]'', filmed in [[Lapland (Finland)|Lapland]] with a budget of €6 million, has been compared with [[John Rambo|Rambo]] (played by [[Sylvester Stallone]]) in the [[First Blood (film)|1982 film]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.is.fi/tv-ja-elokuvat/art-2000009349834.html|website=is.fi|title= Jalmari Helander's extremely violent Nazi lynching film caused an extraordinary reaction in Hollywood|first=Taneli|last=Topelus|date=January 29, 2023|accessdate=April 21, 2023|lang=Finnish}}</ref> and with [[John Wick]] (played by [[Keanu Reeves]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/sisu-trailer-like-a-a-finnish-john-wick/|title=A Finnish ‘John Wick’ Where the Bad Guys Are Also Nazis? I’ll Take 10 Tickets.|first=Kate|last=Hudson|publisher=The Mary Sue|access-date=22 April 2023}}</ref> He has also been described as a “new action cinema icon”.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/official-trailer-for-sisu-action-movie|website=Firstshowing.net|title=Meet Finland's New Action Hero: Official Trailer for 'Sisu' Action Movie|first=Alex|last=Billington|date=February 21, 2023|accessdate=April 21, 2023}}</ref> |
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Tommila portrays Aatami Korpi, an ex-commando and gold prospector who strikes gold but has his bounty stolen by Nazi soldiers. Korpi, with courage and "unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds", becomes "a one-man death squad who will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path."<ref>{{Cite web|website=Film Stories|title=Trailer released for action film Sisu|url=https://www.filmstories.co.uk/news/trailer-released-for-action-film-sisu|first=Jake|last=Godfrey|date=February 23, 2023|accessdate=April 21, 2023}}</ref> For the role Tommila won the award for best actor at the [[Sitges Film Festival]] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sitgesfilmfestival.com/en/noticies/55th-edition-award-winners|website=Sitgesfilmfestival.com|title= 55th Edition Award Winners|date=October 15, 2022|accessdate=April 21, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/jalmari-helanders-sisu-ti-wests-pearl-win-big-at-sitges/5175497.article|website=Screen Daily|title= Jalmari Helander’s ‘Sisu’, Ti West’s ‘Pearl’ win big at Sitges|first=Emilio|last=Mayorga|date= October 16, 2022|accessdate=April 21, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Partial filmography== |
==Partial filmography== |
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[[Category:Finnish male film actors]] |
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[[Category:People from Rauma, Finland]] |
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[[Category:Date of birth unknown]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 13 June 2024
Jorma Tommila | |
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 Tommila in 2020 | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Rauma, Finland |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse | Ida Helander-Tommila |
| Children | Onni Tommila |
Jorma Tommila (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjo̞rmɑ ˈtomːilɑ]; born 1959) is a Finnish actor. He won the Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1997 and played Aatami Korpi in the film Sisu (2022).
Early and personal life[edit]
Tommila was born in Rauma, Finland and spent his youth in Kiukainen. His father died when Jorma was four years old, after suffering from injuries to his lungs in World War II. Tommila was raised by his mother, and his older sister Kielo Tommila is also an actress. He lives with his family in Vaasa.[1] He is married to actress Ida Helander-Tommila, the sister of director Jalmari Helander.[2] He is the father of Onni Tommila, who is also an actor.[3]
Career[edit]
Whilst at Helsinki Theatre Academy in 1987, Tommila was one of four founding members of Jumalan teatteri (God's Theater), a Finnish theater group that made experimental and radical stage art, their performances including full frontal nudity, the setting off of fire extinguishers, and the performers throwing faeces into the crowd.[4] The four were arrested and fined, and given suspended prison sentences. They were also expelled from the academy, the expulsion prompting protests from fellow students.[5]
In 1997, Tommila won the Jussi Award for Best Actor for his role in the film The Christmas Party, directed by his God Theatre's fellow founder Jari Halonen.[6]
Tommila's character in the film Sisu, filmed in Lapland with a budget of €6 million, has been compared with Rambo (played by Sylvester Stallone) in the 1982 film,[7] and with John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves).[8] He has also been described as a “new action cinema icon”.[9] Tommila portrays Aatami Korpi, an ex-commando and gold prospector who strikes gold but has his bounty stolen by Nazi soldiers. Korpi, with courage and "unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds", becomes "a one-man death squad who will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path."[10] For the role Tommila won the award for best actor at the Sitges Film Festival in 2022.[11][12]
Partial filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Back to the USSR – takaisin Ryssiin | Reima Elo | Also co-writer |
| 1995 | Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma | Lipton Cockton | |
| 1996 | The Christmas Party | Bona Merenkylä | Also co-producer |
| 2000 | Bad Luck Love | Ali | |
| 2003 | Raid | French Foreign Legionary | |
| 2004 | Vares: Private Eye | Antero Kraft | |
| 2007 | The Year of the Wolf | Jarkko Salminen | |
| 2009 | The Visitor | Father | |
| 2010 | Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale | Rauno Kontio | |
| 2014 | Big Game | Tapio Kontio | |
| 2022 | Sisu | Aatami Korpi |
References[edit]
- ^ Mattila, Mattias (January 29, 2023). "Male model: Culture visitor, actor Jorma Tommila longed for a father figure as a child. Many of his role models were war veterans. From them, he carried with him elements for the main character of the film Sisu". yle.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Martikainen, Linda (January 26, 2023). "Uutta kotimaista Sisu-elokuvaa tähdittää komea porukka samaa perhettä – ohjaaja, päärooli, sivuosa, koira..." anna.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Onni Tommila ystävystyi lähes kymmenen vuotta sitten Samuel L. Jacksonin kanssa – sai näyttelijätähdeltä lahjan, joka on tallessa yhä". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 25 February 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Aunila, Seija. "Jari Halonen and God's Theater". yle.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Kolsi, Eeva-Kaarina (January 17, 2017). "30 years of God's theater - where are they now?". is.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Classic presentation: The homegrown cult classic will not be forgotten - "The Christmas Party is perhaps the best-acted film in the world"". Mesta.net (in Finnish). November 14, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Topelus, Taneli (January 29, 2023). "Jalmari Helander's extremely violent Nazi lynching film caused an extraordinary reaction in Hollywood". is.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Hudson, Kate. "A Finnish 'John Wick' Where the Bad Guys Are Also Nazis? I'll Take 10 Tickets". The Mary Sue. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Billington, Alex (February 21, 2023). "Meet Finland's New Action Hero: Official Trailer for 'Sisu' Action Movie". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Godfrey, Jake (February 23, 2023). "Trailer released for action film Sisu". Film Stories. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "55th Edition Award Winners". Sitgesfilmfestival.com. October 15, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Mayorga, Emilio (October 16, 2022). "Jalmari Helander's 'Sisu', Ti West's 'Pearl' win big at Sitges". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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