Ilkka Villi

Ilkka Villi (born 4 August 1975) is a Finnish actor and writer, best known internationally for his work in the Alan Wake video games as well as the crime drama series Bordertown. He has played a variety of roles in theatre, television, and film.

Early life Before proceeding with an acting career, Villi worked as a radio journalist and writer.

Career Villi plays one half of the titular character in the Alan Wake video game franchise. In the role, Villi provides virtual reference for the character model, motion capture, and facial expression capture for Wake, while Matthew Porretta voices the character both in-game and during live-action cutscenes.

In 2016, Villi was cast as one of the lead police investigators in the crime drama series Bordertown, which was picked up by streaming service Netflix.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2024 British Academy Games Awards Performer in a Leading Role Alan Wake II