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Jani Volanen

Bio: Jani Kristian Volanen (born 1 November 1971) is a Finnish actor, director and writer. He has appeared in films such as The Romanov Stones (1993), Homecoming (2015), The Mine (2016), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) and Hatching (2022)
Born: Mon, Nov 01 1971
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
Jani Volanen is 53 years old
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Poster of Teräsleidit – kuin viimeistä päivää
Teräsleidit – kuin viimeistä päivää
Jani Volanen will be 54 in Teräsleidit – kuin viimeistä päivää
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2025
Poster of Täydelliset vieraat
Täydelliset vieraat
Jani Volanen was 53 in Täydelliset vieraat as 'Leo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2025
Poster of Summer Is Crazy
Summer Is Crazy
Jani Volanen was 53 in Summer Is Crazy as 'Otso'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 2025
Poster of Butterflies
Butterflies
Jani Volanen was 52 in Butterflies as 'Petri'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2024
Poster of Hatching
Hatching
Jani Volanen was 50 in Hatching as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2022
Poster of The Bouncer
The Bouncer
Jani Volanen was 49 in The Bouncer as 'The Bouncer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 2020
Poster of Eden
Eden
Jani Volanen was 48 in Eden as 'Asko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 2020
Poster of Ladies of Steel
Ladies of Steel
Jani Volanen was 48 in Ladies of Steel as 'Ville'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 2020
Poster of Dogs Don't Wear Pants
Dogs Don't Wear Pants
Jani Volanen was 48 in Dogs Don't Wear Pants as 'Juha's Co-worker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Happier Times, Grump
Happier Times, Grump
Jani Volanen was 46 in Happier Times, Grump as 'Pekka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Laugh or Die
Laugh or Die
Jani Volanen was 46 in Laugh or Die as 'Hjalmar Kalm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of Lapland Odyssey 3
Lapland Odyssey 3
Jani Volanen was 45 in Lapland Odyssey 3 as 'Kittilän runkkareiden pomo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 2017
Poster of The Mine
The Mine
Jani Volanen was 44 in The Mine as 'Pekka Perä'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of Distractions
Distractions
Jani Volanen was 43 in Distractions as 'Veli Korhonen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of Homecoming
Homecoming
Jani Volanen was 43 in Homecoming as 'Kake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015
Poster of Police Investigates
Police Investigates
Jani Volanen was 40 in Police Investigates as 'Ahti'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 2012
Poster of Love and Other Troubles
Love and Other Troubles
Jani Volanen was 40 in Love and Other Troubles as 'Eikka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 2012
Poster of On Thin Ice
On Thin Ice
Jani Volanen was 37 in On Thin Ice as 'Hans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of One Foot Under
One Foot Under
Jani Volanen was 37 in One Foot Under as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 2009
Poster of Forbidden Fruit
Forbidden Fruit
Jani Volanen was 37 in Forbidden Fruit as 'Ilari'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2009
Poster of Falling Angels
Falling Angels
Jani Volanen was 37 in Falling Angels as 'Lääkäri Erjomaa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2008
Poster of Playing Solo
Playing Solo
Jani Volanen was 36 in Playing Solo as 'Toimituspäällikkö'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 2007
Poster of Man's Job
Man's Job
Jani Volanen was 35 in Man's Job as 'Olli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2007
Poster of The Prince of Soap
The Prince of Soap
Jani Volanen was 34 in The Prince of Soap as 'Ohjaaja'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 2006
Poster of Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
Jani Volanen was 34 in Matti: Hell Is for Heroes as 'Nipa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
Jani Volanen was 27 in An Eye for an Eye as 'Sulo Salo / Kalevi Salo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Rakastin epätoivoista naista
Rakastin epätoivoista naista
Jani Volanen was 27 in Rakastin epätoivoista naista as 'Baarimikko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1999
Poster of Jerico 2000
Jerico 2000
Jani Volanen was 27 in Jerico 2000
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1999
Poster of Fire-Eater
Fire-Eater
Jani Volanen was 26 in Fire-Eater as 'Clown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava
Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava
Jani Volanen was 25 in Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava as 'Porttivahti Räikkönen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1997
Poster of The Joyboys Story
The Joyboys Story
Jani Volanen was 25 in The Joyboys Story as 'Yanee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1997
Poster of Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni
Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni
Jani Volanen was 22 in Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni as 'Vartiomies Räikkönen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of Romanovin kivet
Romanovin kivet
Jani Volanen was 22 in Romanovin kivet as 'Henrik'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1993
Poster of Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät
Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät
Jani Volanen was 20 in Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät as 'Alikersantti Räikkönen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet
Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet
Jani Volanen was 19 in Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet as 'Sotamies Räikkönen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1991
Poster of Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva
Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva
Jani Volanen was 19 in Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva as 'Räikkönen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of L/over – ikuisesti minun
L/over – ikuisesti minun
Jani Volanen was 53+ in L/over – ikuisesti minun
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Tue, Apr 08 2025
Poster of Bullets
Bullets
Jani Volanen was 46+ in Bullets as 'Jaska Lahti'.
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Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Deadwind
Deadwind
Jani Volanen was 46+ in Deadwind as 'Usko Bergdahl'.
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Wed, Mar 14 2018
Poster of Nurses
Nurses
Jani Volanen was 42+ in Nurses as 'Paul'.
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Wed, Oct 29 2014
Poster of Virta
Virta
Jani Volanen was 39+ in Virta as 'Petri Kivelä'.
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Thu, Apr 07 2011
Poster of Ihmebantu
Ihmebantu
Jani Volanen was 37+ in Ihmebantu as ', Various'.
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Sat, Jun 06 2009
Poster of Suojelijat
Suojelijat
Jani Volanen was 36+ in Suojelijat as 'Rami'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 2008
Poster of Maan mitta
Maan mitta
Jani Volanen was 35+ in Maan mitta as 'Juha Kemppi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 2007
Poster of Jefferson Anderson
Jefferson Anderson
Jani Volanen was 35+ in Jefferson Anderson as 'Kyösti Pöysti (Voice) / Juhani Kontiovaara (Voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 17 2007
Poster of Operation Interheil
Operation Interheil
Jani Volanen was 29+ in Operation Interheil as 'Antti Sahlberg'.
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Wed, Feb 21 2001
Poster of Mennen tullen
Mennen tullen
Jani Volanen was 29+ in Mennen tullen
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Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
Jani Volanen was 28+ in Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood as 'Akseli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 29 2000
Poster of Kaverille ei jätetä
Kaverille ei jätetä
Jani Volanen was 27+ in Kaverille ei jätetä as 'Arto "Ape" Rutanen, Mies kapakassa, Taksikuski, Lasse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1999
Poster of Toini ja Heikki Haaman Show
Toini ja Heikki Haaman Show
Jani Volanen was 23+ in Toini ja Heikki Haaman Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 17 1995