Finnish Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Is the current vocalist and guitarist of the Finnish gothic metal group Poisonblack[1] . He was also

Is the current vocalist and guitarist of the Finnish gothic metal group Poisonblack[1] . He was also the frontman for Sentenced from 1996 (when he replaced their former bassist and vocalist, Taneli Jarva) until the group ended their career in 2005. When joining Sentenced he was soon accepted by fans. He wrote very few songs for Sentenced (whose main-songwriters were Miika Tenkula and Sami Lopakka), but one example of a song he wrote is "Aika Multaa Muistot" on the album, "The Cold White Light".[2]

Was a Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer. He was the father of comedic actor Ville-Ve

Was a Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer. He was the father of comedic actor Ville-Veikko Salminen and cinematographer Timo Salminen. Salminen was also a painter and drew complete storyboards of his films before he began shooting.[1]

Is a Finnish actor, who plays Tuomo Tervajoki in the Finnish soap series Salatut elämät. Seivo als

Is a Finnish actor, who plays Tuomo Tervajoki in the Finnish soap series Salatut elämät. Seivo also plays Johnny in TV-series Käenpesä.[1]He has been in Jonna Kosonen's music video "Sateen jälkeen" (Finnish: After the Rain).[citation needed]

Is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defender. He later began working as an ice hockey scout

Is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defender. He later began working as an ice hockey scout for the Washington Capitals and Ilves. He scouts for the St. Louis Blues.

Is a Finnish musician and music journalist. He is probably best known as the vocalist, bassist and l

Is a Finnish musician and music journalist. He is probably best known as the vocalist, bassist and lyricist for the Finnish folk/pagan metal band Moonsorrow. His cousin Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali is the lead guitarist and main songwriter.

Is a Finnish footballer, who represents Taranto Sport in the Lega Pro Prima Divisione, the third tie

Is a Finnish footballer, who represents Taranto Sport in the Lega Pro Prima Divisione, the third tier of Italian football. He has played for both FC Lahti and HJK in Finnish Veikkausliiga. In January 2010 it was announced that he had signed a three-and-a

Is a Finnish Nordic combined skier from Laukaa, Finland. His best result in the World Cup is a 39th

Is a Finnish Nordic combined skier from Laukaa, Finland. His best result in the World Cup is a 39th place.[1]

Is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for TPS Turku of the SM-Liiga.

Is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for TPS Turku of the SM-Liiga.

Is a Finnish footballer who plays as defender in Finnish second division team FC OPA. Väisänen is

Is a Finnish footballer who plays as defender in Finnish second division team FC OPA. Väisänen is also the manager of the team. Väisänen started his career in 1996 in his home country with his hometown team OTP which played in Finnish third tier Kakkonen

Is a former Finnish international footballer. Viljanen moved from Sandarna BK to BK Häcken in 1995,

Is a former Finnish international footballer. Viljanen moved from Sandarna BK to BK Häcken in 1995, he spent three years at the club and scored 15 goals in 71 games before moving on to Västra Frölunda IF. In February 2000 he moved to England to sign for

Is a Finnish footballer, who represents HJK Helsinki in the Veikkausliiga, the premier division of f

Is a Finnish footballer, who represents HJK Helsinki in the Veikkausliiga, the premier division of football in Finland.

Was a Finnish film and television actor. Salminen was the son of famed Finnish film-maker Ville Salm

Was a Finnish film and television actor. Salminen was the son of famed Finnish film-maker Ville Salminen and brother of cinematographer Timo Salminen.

Is a French cross country skier. He grew up in the town of La Clusaz in the Northern French Alps and

Is a French cross country skier. He grew up in the town of La Clusaz in the Northern French Alps and has been competing since 1982. He won a gold medal in the 15 km + 15 km double pursuit at the 2005 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf. Vitto

Is a Finnish sprinter.Tran's personal best at 100 metres, 10.40 seconds, is ranked fifth in Finnish

Is a Finnish sprinter.Tran's personal best at 100 metres, 10.40 seconds, is ranked fifth in Finnish men's alltime-list. On international level he competed in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2005 World Championships.

Is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1995 to 2010. She won a bronze medal in the team

Is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1995 to 2010. She won a bronze medal in the team sprint event (with Aino Kaisa Saarinen) at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and earned her best individual finish of fifth in the individual sprint event in those same games. Four years later in Vancouver, Kuitunen won another bronze, this time in the 4 x 5 km relay.

Is a Finnish cross country skier who competed in 1995. Her best World Cup finish was 26th in a 15 km

Is a Finnish cross country skier who competed in 1995. Her best World Cup finish was 26th in a 15 km event in Japan that same year.At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1995 in Thunder Bay, Niemi finished 19th in the 5 km, 24th in the 30 km, 26th in the 15 km, and 31st in the 5 km + 10 km combined pursuit events.

Is a Finnish sprinter. His club team is Valkealan Kajo.Hongisto represented Finland at the 2008 Summ

Is a Finnish sprinter. His club team is Valkealan Kajo.Hongisto represented Finland at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 200 metres and placed fourth in his first round heat in a time of 20.62 seconds. He did not improve his time in

A Finnish film director, film producer, actor and screen writer.He has directed and produced films s

A Finnish film director, film producer, actor and screen writer.He has directed and produced films such as the 1983 James Bond spoof Agentti 000 ja kuoleman kurvit which featured actors Ilmari Saarelainen and Tenho Sauren.

Is a Finnish figure skater. He is the 2002 Finnish national silver medalist. He competed for three s

Is a Finnish figure skater. He is the 2002 Finnish national silver medalist. He competed for three seasons on the Junior Grand Prix circuit.

A Finnish electronic musician. He has also recorded as Luomo, Sistol, Uusitalo and Conoco.Ripatti's

A Finnish electronic musician. He has also recorded as Luomo, Sistol, Uusitalo and Conoco.Ripatti's music is renowned for its sophisticated textural qualities. His sonic approach relies heavily on a semi-random element, and many undulating, complementary and sometimes conflicting layers interplay throughout most of his music. A de-constructive element is sometimes detected within the music as Ripatti makes comment on established genres within his various releases.

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for TPS and TuTo.

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for TPS and TuTo.

Was a Finnish athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres.He competed for Finland in the 1956 Summ

Was a Finnish athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres.He competed for Finland in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia where he won the bronze medal in the 400 metres together with Soviet Ardalion Ignatyev.

Was a Finnish politician. He was a member of the Senate of Finland and Minister State Secretary of F

Was a Finnish politician. He was a member of the Senate of Finland and Minister State Secretary of Finland.

Was a Finnish wrestler from Pargas, Olympic medalist in freestyle wrestling.Wikström competed in Gr

Was a Finnish wrestler from Pargas, Olympic medalist in freestyle wrestling.Wikström competed in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm where he won the first four matches but was eliminated in the sixth round.

Was a Finnish cross country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.In 1932 he finished seven

Was a Finnish cross country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.In 1932 he finished seventh in the 18 kilometre competition.