Markku Peltola
Markku Peltola (July 12, 1956 – December 31, 2007) was a Finnish actor and musician. He was born in Helsinki and grew up there. He was actively involved in founding and acting with the Telakka Theater in Tampere. Peltola is best known for starring opposite Kati Outinen in Aki Kaurismäki's Academy Award nominated film from 2002 The Man Without a Past. Other films that Peltola has been in include V2 – jäätynyt enkeli, Young Gods, Drifting Clouds, Jade Warrior and Perhoshäkki. Since the 1980s, Peltola was the singer and bass guitarist of the Finnish band Motelli Skronkle. He also released two solo albums: Buster Keatonin ratsutilalla, released by Ektro Records in 2003 and Buster Keaton tarkistaa idän ja lännen at the beginning of 2006. Peltola died in the early hours of 31 December 2007 at his home in Kangasala, Finland.
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Who is Markku Peltola?+
Markku Peltola was a Finnish actor and musician, best remembered for his distinct, understated performances in the films of director Aki Kaurismäki.
What is Markku Peltola known for?+
He is widely recognized for his leading role in the Academy Award-nominated film The Man Without a Past, as well as his appearances in Drifting Clouds and Kamome Diner.
Was Markku Peltola also a musician?+
Yes, he was a singer and bass guitarist for the Finnish band Motelli Skronkle and released solo albums under his own name. Follow his work on Mood.
