Petri Poikolainen
Petri Poikolainen (born 1975 in Pieksämäki) was a Finnish actor. He graduated from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2000 and worked as an actor, until he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008, which led to his blindness. Poikolainen was forced to quit his job at the Helsinki City Theatre in 2011. Prior to that, he had worked as an actor in Seinäjoki City Theatre and in Teatteri Eurooppa neljä. Poikolainen played the lead role in Teemu Nikki's film The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic (2021) for which he got a Jussi Award for the Best Actor in 2022.
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Who was Petri Poikolainen?+
He was a Finnish actor and theater professional known for his award-winning lead performance in the film The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic.
What is Petri Poikolainen known for?+
He is primarily known for his role in Teemu Nikki's 2021 drama which earned him a Jussi Award for Best Actor in 2022.
What theater background did Petri Poikolainen have?+
Before losing his sight due to multiple sclerosis, he was a trained actor who worked at institutions including the Helsinki City Theatre and Seinäjoki City Theatre.
