Samuli Edelmann


Samuli Casimir Edelmann is a Finnish actor and singer.
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Family and career

Edelmann was born in Pori, Finland, the son of actress Marja-Leena Kouki and composer Toni Edelmann. He has two children with his ex-wife, Laura Tuomarila. In the spring of 2006, he and his family moved to Malta, and in late 2015, he and his family moved back to Finland. In 2018, Edelmann divorced.

Actor

Edelmann graduated from the Theatre Academy of Finland in 1991. Before graduating, he had acted in three movies: Talvisota and two Vääpeli Körmy movies. His role of Vähy in the movie Veturimiehet heiluttaa in 1992, however, was what shot him to fame. Some of his other well-known roles include Patrick in Romanovin kivet, Jussi Murikka in Häjyt, Roope in Levottomat, Aki in Minä ja Morrison and Tomppa in Rööperi.
In addition to movies, he has acted in the TV series Vintiöt and Irtiottoja. He has also dubbed numerous series and movies, such as Tanoshii Moomin Ikka (TV series) and the part of Shrek in the movie of the same name.
In 2011, he appeared in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in the role of henchman Wistrom.

Singer

Edelmann rose to fame as a singer in 1991 with his song "Pienestä kii". The same year, his song "Peggy" was a candidate for the Eurovision Song Contest; however, it did not become the Finnish entry that year. He sang a duet with Sani from Aikakone in 1995 called "Tuhat yötä", which was one of the most successful songs that year. Edelmann has also sung duets with Mikko Kuustonen, Laura Närhi, Cata Mansikka-aho, Mari Rantasila and Irina Björklund. Some of Edelmann's other songs include " Aurinko", which is commonly known as Ihana valo, "Kaikki tahtoo" and "Karavaanari".
Edelmann has also published an album by the name of Vaiheet, which has songs that his father, Toni Edelmann, has composed for texts by Hesse, Goethe, Shakespeare and Denisov.
Edelmann has been awarded three Emma awards: New Male Artist of the Year and two Artist of the Year awards. His three platinum and three gold albums make him one of Finland's best-selling male artists.

Filmography

The Glory and Misery of Human Life - Martti Hongisto Uimataidoton - RäyhäriThe Winter War - Private Mauri HaapasaloVääpeli [Körmy ja marsalkan sauva] - Alokas Masa IivanainenMoomin Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet - Alikersantti JyväntöläKoskenkorva Cowboys - LauriGoodbye Trainmen - LauriVääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät - Alikersantti EdelmanThe Romanov Stones - PatrickIron Horsemen - Gas Station ThugVääpeli Körmy - Taisteluni - Alokas Poju AhvassaariThe Tough Ones - Jussi MurikkaReturn to Plainlands - Partanen nuorempiRestless - RoopeThe South - SamuliMe and Morrison - Aki TuominenRollo and the Spirit of the Woods - Menninkäisten kylänvanhinVares: Private Eye - Mikko KoitereFrozen Land - 'Jartsa' MatikainenWinners and Losers - FlottisCargo - RhombusMan Exposed - Antti PitkänenRock'n Roll Never Dies - Tapani 'Tiger' HietanenHellsinki - TomppaJohan Falk: National Target - Mikhael StukalovPrincess - Johan GrotenfeltTappajan näköinen mies - Viktor KärppäHome Sweet Home - Sami LuotoMission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol - WistromTie pohjoiseen - Timo PorolaTumman veden päällä - Pete's father The Girl King - King Gustav II AdolfTale of a Lake - narratorTappajan näköinen mies - Viktor KärppäPresidentti - Henri Talvio95 - AarneViulisti - Jaakko / Karin's HusbandThe Last Ones - TatuReindeer Mafia - Sameli

Discography

Albums

Oi taivas Peggy – Pienestä kii Yön valot Parhaat Ihana valo Tuhat yötä Vaiheet Greatest Hits Kaikki tahtoo Enkelten tuli Yksi ilta – Vain elämää : 1992–2005 Voittola Virsiä Virsiä 2 Maa on niin kaunis – Virsiä 3 Pimeä onni – The Essential Pienellä kivellä Rakastetuimmat Virret Hiljaisuuden Valo – Joululauluja Mahdollisuus Samuli Edelmann
''Chart positions taken from the book Sisältää hitin and from finnishcharts.com. Album certification awards information taken from IFPI Finland's site''

Singles

Oi taivas Outi Lasihelmi / Aika vie kulkijaa Rakkaus saa laulamaan / Viimeinen yö Peggy – Airplay No. 1Pienestä kii – Airplay No. 1Paratiisilinnut – Airplay No. 6Viimeinen kesä – Top 50 No. 39Prinssikerjäläinen Sinun silmiesi tähden – Top 50 No. 33, Airplay No. 8Veljenmalja – Top 50 No. 14Yön valot – Top 50 # 13, Airplay No. 5Pahat kielet Oma planeetta – Top 50 No. 3, Airplay # 1Ihana ilta – Top 50 No. 2, Airplay No. 1 aurinko – Finnish Singles Chart No. 5, Top 50 No. 1, Airplay No. 1Palava pää – Top 50 No. 4, Airplay No. 6Sinun kanssasi / Postikortti In Un Altro Mondo Tuhat yötä – Finnish Singles Chart No. 1, Top 50 # 1, Airplay # 1Valoista kirkkain – Top 50 No. 2, Airplay # 1Sinusta lauluni teen – Top 50 # 31Yöjuna – Top 50 No. 42Armaan läheisyys – Top 50 No. 19Huilunsoittaja – Top 50 # 48Sonetti 18 Olen luonasi sun – Top 50 No. 2, Airplay No. 1Mä jaksan odottaa / Peggy Levottomat – Top 50 No. 6, Airplay No. 3Kaikki tahtoo – Top 50 No. 4, Airplay No. 1Sininen sointu – Top 50 No. 6, Airplay No. 3Lokki ja mä – Top 50 No. 43Karavaanari – Top 50 No. 39Juhlat alkakoon Enkelten tuli – Top 50 No. 2, Airplay No. 1Mun sydämellä on kypärä – Top 50 No. 15Välillä – Top 50 No. 36Pitkä kuuma kesä Veli älä jätä – Top 50 No. 18, Airplay No. 4Kirkossa Amalia – Top 50 No. 22, Airplay No. 3Ruma mies – Top 50 No. 14, Airplay No. 8Samat kukat Älä polta mua karrelle – Top 50 No. 35Peltoniemen Hintriikan surumarssi Suojelusenkeli Jos sä tahdot niin – Finnish Singles Chart No. 1, Finnish Download Chart No. 1, Airplay No. 3Pimeä onni – Finnish Singles Chart No. 17, Finnish Download Chart No. 15, Airplay No. 3Joo, joo, mä rakastan sua Ei mitään hätää – Finnish Singles Chart No. 8, Finnish Download Chart No. 8, Airplay No. 2Se viimeinen – Airplay No. 10Tähtipölyä – Airplay No. 6Tuomittuna kulkemaan – with Vesa-Matti LoiriParempi mies – Cheek feat. Samuli Edelmann, No. 6Teit meistä kauniin – Vain elämää, Season 3, Toni Wirtanen Day, No. 12
''All charts refer to Finnish Charts. Chart positions from Finnish Singles Chart, Rumba Magazine's Top 50 Hits Chart, Finnish Download Chart and Music Control's Finnish Airplay Chart.''