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Matti Ranin(1926-2013)

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Matti Ranin was born on 21 November 1926 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961), The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (1962) and Inspector Palmu's Error (1960). He was married to Vuokko Laakso and Irja Ranin. He died on 24 November 2013 in Helsinki, Finland.
BornNovember 21, 1926
DiedNovember 24, 2013(87)
BornNovember 21, 1926
DiedNovember 24, 2013(87)
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Known for

Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961)
Gas, Inspector Palmu!
7.7
  • Toivo Virta
  • 1961
The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (1962)
The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu
7.2
  • Toivo Virta
  • 1962
Joel Rinne in Inspector Palmu's Error (1960)
Inspector Palmu's Error
7.7
  • Toivo Virta
  • 1960
The Unknown Soldier (1955)
The Unknown Soldier
8.0
  • Kariluoto
  • 1955

Credits

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Actor

  • Eetu ja Konna (2011)
    Eetu ja Konna
    5.1
    • Sammakkokuningas (voice)
    • 2011
  • Ria Kataja in Taivaan tulet (2007)
    Taivaan tulet
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Rovasti Kuisma
    • 2011
  • Kotikatu (1995)
    Kotikatu
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Kaarlo Kares
    • 2004–2009
  • Quest for a Heart (2007)
    Quest for a Heart
    5.6
    • Rupeltaja (voice)
    • 2007
  • Anna-Leena Härkönen, Christina Indrenius-Zalewski, Matti Ranin, and Esko Salminen in Parhaat vuodet (2000)
    Parhaat vuodet
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Pentti Karvala
    • 2000–2002
  • Anu Hälvä and Hannele Lauri in Ihmeidentekijät (1996)
    Ihmeidentekijät
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Pentti Karvala
    • 1996–1998
  • Anu Hälvä and Saara Widbom in Blondi tuli taloon - Sattui kerran kesällä (1997)
    Blondi tuli taloon - Sattui kerran kesällä
    3.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Herman Hurmala
    • 1997
  • Carl-Kristian Rundman in Pimeän hehku (1996)
    Pimeän hehku
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Kauko Honkavaara
    • 1996
  • Tie naisen sydämeen (1996)
    Tie naisen sydämeen
    6.0
    • Erkki, Anttila's Father
    • 1996
  • Tommi Korpela in Nortia (1996)
    Nortia
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Laine
    • 1996
  • Eeva Eloranta, Anu Hälvä, and Esko Salminen in Blondi tuli taloon (1994)
    Blondi tuli taloon
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Herman Hurmala
    • 1994–1995
  • Mustapartainen mies
    5.2
    TV Series
    • Verojohtaja
    • 1990
  • Histamiini ja merenneidon aarre
    TV Series
    • Histamiini
    • 1989
  • Rikas ja kunniallinen (1988)
    Rikas ja kunniallinen
    4.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Eero Kuula
    • 1988
  • Enkelipeli
    • Boss
    • 1986

Additional Crew

  • Koskenkylän laulu (1947)
    Koskenkylän laulu
    5.4
    • production staff (uncredited)
    • 1947

Soundtrack

  • Tähdet, tähdet (2014)
    Tähdet, tähdet
    5.1
    TV Series
    • lyrics: "Vieraamme" (Be Our Guest)
    • 2019
  • Quest for a Heart (2007)
    Quest for a Heart
    5.6
    • performer: "Merten kauhu", "Sydämettömät"
    • 2007
  • The Unknown Soldier (1955)
    The Unknown Soldier
    8.0
    • performer: "Die Fahne hoch!", "Erika"
    • 1955

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Korpraali Ranin
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • November 21, 1926
    • Tampere, Finland
  • Died
    • November 24, 2013
    • Helsinki, Finland(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Vuokko Laakso1997 - November 24, 2013 (his death)
  • Other works
    Actor at Finnish National Theatre.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Ranin also directed the Finnish dubbing to all Disney animation features (new and re-releases) from 1975 to 1992, among others Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Lady and the Tramp, The Little Mermaid and The Beauty and the Beast.

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