About Jari Halonen
Born 1962. Jari Halonen is a Finnish film director, actor and screenwriter.
Jari Juhani Halonen (born 30 September 1962) is a Finnish film and theatre director, writer and occasional actor. Known as a controversial and outspoken person, his films, such as Back to the USSR, Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) and The Christmas Party (1996), have garnered a cult following while also having been met with mixed reception by critics.
Selected filmography
As a director Huolehtivainen rakastaja (1990) Back to the USSR – takaisin Ryssiin (1992) Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) Joulubileet (1996) Aleksis Kiven elämä (2002) Kalevala – Uusi aika (2013)
As an actor Vares – yksityisetsivä (2004)
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jari Halonen's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jari Halonen?
Finnish actor, director and screenwriter
When was Jari Halonen born?
Jari Halonen was born on 30 September 1962.
What is Jari Halonen's occupation?
Jari Halonen is a film director, actor and screenwriter.
What nationality is Jari Halonen?
Jari Halonen is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jari Halonen. https://biography.guide/jari-halonen/
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