Ville-Veikko Salminen
Ville-Veikko Salminen | |
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Ville-Veikko Salminen in 1960. | |
| Born | 23 August 1937 |
| Died | 16 January 2006 (aged 68) |
| Years active | 1948 - 2004 |
| Spouse(s) | Laila Kinnunen (1967–1970) Ulla Salminen (1988-2006) (his death) |
Ville-Veikko Salminen (23 August 1937, Turku - 16 January 2006) was a Finnish film, television, stage actor and director. He was one of the founders of the acting companies for both Yleisradio and Mainostelevisio. He is best remembered for his roles in the films of Spede Pasanen, often playing a handsome, suave womanizer - but also had an extensive career in films and TV outside his films.