Sakari Jurkka in 1955

Heikki Sakari Jurkka (originally Juurivirta; 16 September 1923 − 13 December 2012) was a Finnish theatre and film actor. He received a Jussi Award for best male performance in a 1954 film Minäkö isä!. He also directed three movies during his career.[1] Sakari Jurkka's parents Eino and Emmi Jurkka, as well as his sister Vappu and brother Jussi Jurkka, were all actors.[2]

Selected filmography

References

  1. Meri, Lauri (16 December 2012). "Sakari Jurkka – Muistokirjoitus" (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  2. "Jurkka, Emmi". Uppslagsverket.fi (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 September 2022.


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