Ilkka Koivula

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Characters played by Ilkka Koivula

Fighter Pilot — Sisu (2022)

Soviet pilot attacking Aatami Korpi with aerial bombardment.

Lindholm — Lights in the Dusk (2006)

The ruthless criminal boss who orchestrates the mall robbery. He exploits Mirja to infiltrate Koistinen's life, uses the stolen security code to rob a jewelry store, and insists on framing Koistinen to eliminate him. Despite being attacked by Koistinen, he refuses to kill him, displaying a cold, pragmatic approach to his criminal business.

Jon Lind — Carnage (2024)

Jon Lind shows Juha the premises and explains that the club belongs to a dangerous criminal organization. He later proves central to the family conspiracy: he helped design the plan because he believed Nico should inherit the business rather than Mikael. His actions connect the club's operation to the betrayal revealed during the attack.

Jyrki — Bayonet (2018)

Jyrki is connected to the boxing gym and is responsible for its worsening financial situation. Denis reveals that Jyrki is bankrupt and has mortgaged the gym, leaving the fighters unpaid. He is also present during Miguel's final fight and joins the effort to persuade him not to stop.

Unto Wilhelm Kaipainen — Moonlight Sonata II: The Street Sweepers (1991)

Urban figure entangled with rural family and municipal affairs

Akseli Koskela — Under the North Star II (2010)

Akseli is the central figure, returning to his family after serving a prison sentence for his part in the civil conflict. Though his release is conditional, he refuses to believe prison has stripped him of dignity. He defends a man on his property from armed attackers, faces political intimidation, and grieves with Alma when his sons die.

Kuusinen — December Heat (2008)

A conspirator who takes part in preparing the uprising, discussing the plan with Zinovyev and Berzins. The preparations are part of a broader effort by communist conspirators in Tallinn and Leningrad. The summary does not specify Kuusinen’s later actions during the revolt or a personal connection to Tanel and Anna Rõuk.

Career Overview

Ilkka Koivula has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Täällä Pohjantähden alla (Timo Koivusalo) with 2 titles. Signature works include Tavern Man, Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, The Other Side of Hope. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
37
Birth Date
1966-03-16
Birth Place
Ranua, Finland

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11105425), public domain (CC0).