Ville Salminen | |
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Born |
Veikko Oskari Ville Salminen 2 October 1908 Mariehamn, Finland |
Died | 28 November 1992 Portugal |
(aged 84)
Years active | 1937 – 1986 |
Spouse(s) | Aune Häme |
Ville Salminen (2 October 1908, Mariehamn – 28 November 1992) 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.
Salminen's film Kaks' tavallista Lahtista was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 1960 Berlin International Film Festival.