ACTOR SHOWREEL 2022
Sami is a seasoned and critically-acclaimed actor with credits in various theatres, tv-series and commercials and
he holds a Master of Arts in acting from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki.
In 2018 Sami made his feature film debut as IT-entrepreneur Aarne in Tuukka Temonen's film VALMENTAJA. Sami has done more than
30 lead and supporting roles, from Russian drama to comedy and Broadway musicals, in various professional theatres in Finland.
he holds a Master of Arts in acting from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki.
In 2018 Sami made his feature film debut as IT-entrepreneur Aarne in Tuukka Temonen's film VALMENTAJA. Sami has done more than
30 lead and supporting roles, from Russian drama to comedy and Broadway musicals, in various professional theatres in Finland.
UIT - TUHANSIEN ÄMPÄRIEN MAA
"Hokkanen on verrattoman ilmeikäs muun muassa puhelinmyynnissä kunnostautuvana Antti Rokkana sekä joka paikan Paavo Väyrysenä" Helsingin Sanomat 4.5.2018 Lauri Meri |
KADONNUT PIHLAJA
"Läkähdyttävän hauska kohtaus, jossa Hokkanen esittää sekä hautovaa miestä että kuorestaan murtautuvaa linnunpoikaa, ei hevin unohdu." Helsingin Sanomat 18.10.2006 Suna Vuori |
ACTOR IN FEATURE FILMS
VALMENTAJA
Role: Aarne, Director T. Temonen, OPTIPARI OY 2018
ACTOR IN SERIES
KARKURIT
Role: Principal, Director Markus Lehmusruusu (Yellow Films Oy / Cmore 2023)
MITÄ JOS?
Role: Dad, Director J. Palmiola / T. Temonen YLE 2021/2022/2023
ROBA
Role: Tomi, 1st season, 4 episodes, Director J. Tena, Filmiteollisuus (Yellow Film & TV) MTV3 2012
HIP HOP HAMLET
Role: Nicklas Sandström, 10 episodes, Director J. Tena, Filmiteollisuus (Yellow Film & TV) MTV3 2011
NAISIA KAUPUNGILLA
Role: Isto, 3 episodes, Director V. Aaltonen YLE TV1 2010
SYDÄNJÄÄ
Role: Kimmo Ilola, YLE 2008
KOTIKATU
Role: Police officer, Investigator, Dir. J. Virtanen, YLE1 2006/2009
HANDU PUMPULLA
Role: Caretaker, Dir. M. Kivinen, 2005
HYVÄT NEUVOT KALLIIT
Mechanic: Ohj. M.Virtanen, Jarowski 2001
MUSTAN KISSAN KUJA
Role: Prison Guard, Dir. M. Selin, Solar Films 2000
ACTOR IN TV COMMERCIALS
PEPSODENT, ISKÄ JA ELIAS
Role: Iskä, 3 TV-commercials, Dir. O. Walden 2014
VW-HUOLLOSSA HAVAITTUA
Role: Desk Worker, Dir. J-P Siili 2012
HOCKEY NIGHT
Role: Hockey Fan, Dir. D.Karukoski 2005
ACTOR IN SHORTFILMS
VALKOINEN PYYHE
Role: Boxing coach, Dir, J. Grönroos 2012
DER ZAMBONIMANN
Role: Zambonimann, Dir. T. Ylönen 2006
VEREN PERINTÖ
Role: Dad, Dir. D. Karukoski 2002
PANKKIRYÖSTÖ
Cafe Worker, Dir. A. Heiskanen 2002
BÄNDIS
Manager, Dir. R. O. Niemi, 2002
ACTOR IN MUSIC VIDEOS
JENNI VARTIAINEN – Tunnoton
Dir. D. Karukoski 2007
NEMEH'S O.D. – Jihaa...
Dir. L. Haukkamaa, 2002
FILM ACTING COURSES
Finnish Actors Association, Acting for film workshop, M. Rantasila 2016
Finnish Actors Association, Acting for film workshop, V. Jankeri 2016
Aalto University, Slawomir Andrzej Idziak, Three colors BLUE film workshop 2014
ACTOR IN THEATRE
1998 - 2021
ROLES IN THEATRE
UUSI ILOINEN TEATTERI (UIT)
Kupla vai Uitti, Peacock Theatre Hki 2021
UUSI ILOINEN TEATTERI
Tuhansien Ämpärien Maa, Peacock Theatre Hki 2018
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Kirka - Surun Pyyhit Silmistäni, role Sammy, 2016-2017
HELSINKI HALL OF CULTURE
Rocky Horror Show, role Eddie / Dr. Scott, 2016
HÄMEENLINNA THEATRE
Wuthering Heights, role Hindley, 2015
TURKU CITY THEATRE
Rocky Horror Show, role Eddie / Dr. Scott, 2014
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Les Bonobos, role Ben, 2013
RIIHIMÄKI THEATRE
Soon The Time Will Come, role Hilbert, 2012
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Katri Helena, role Timo Kalaoja, 2011
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
La Cage Aux Folles, role Albin, 2011
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Viimeinen Valssi, role Vallo, 2010
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Kuilu, role Jani, 2009
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Ivanov, role, Dmitry Kosykh 2008
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Karlsson på Taket, role Karlsson, 2005
SAVONLINNA OPERA FESTIVALS
The Seven Dog Brothers, role Lauri, 2008-2009
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Findus och Pettson, 2 actors played all the roles, 2008
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Lost Child, two actors played every role, 2006
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Evita, role Che, 2006
SAMPPALINNAN KESÄTEATTERI
Myrskylintu, role Eino Leino, 2005
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Closer Than Ever, one of four actors, 2005
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Fathers and Sons, role Arkadi Kirsanov, 2005
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Miss Saigon, role The Engineer, 2004
HEINOLAN KESÄTEATTERI
Fiddle on the Roof, role Motel Kamzoil, 2003
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Fantasticks, role El Gallo, 2003
HEINOLAN KESÄTEATTERI
Hello Dolly, role Cornelius Hackl, 2002
KOM-TEATTERI
Porvari nukkuu hyvin, 30-anniversary concert, 2001
FINNISH NATIONAL THEATRE
Kullervo, role Tiera, 2002-2003
VARKAUDEN TEATTERI
Kulkurin Valssi, role Kulkuri, 1998
VARKAUDEN TEATTERI
Behind the Mirror in the Window, role A.Molander, 1998
VARKAUDEN TEATTERI
Fedja-Setä, Kissa ja Koira, role Fedja-Setä, 1998
Kupla vai Uitti, Peacock Theatre Hki 2021
UUSI ILOINEN TEATTERI
Tuhansien Ämpärien Maa, Peacock Theatre Hki 2018
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Kirka - Surun Pyyhit Silmistäni, role Sammy, 2016-2017
HELSINKI HALL OF CULTURE
Rocky Horror Show, role Eddie / Dr. Scott, 2016
HÄMEENLINNA THEATRE
Wuthering Heights, role Hindley, 2015
TURKU CITY THEATRE
Rocky Horror Show, role Eddie / Dr. Scott, 2014
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Les Bonobos, role Ben, 2013
RIIHIMÄKI THEATRE
Soon The Time Will Come, role Hilbert, 2012
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Katri Helena, role Timo Kalaoja, 2011
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
La Cage Aux Folles, role Albin, 2011
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Viimeinen Valssi, role Vallo, 2010
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Kuilu, role Jani, 2009
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Ivanov, role, Dmitry Kosykh 2008
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Karlsson på Taket, role Karlsson, 2005
SAVONLINNA OPERA FESTIVALS
The Seven Dog Brothers, role Lauri, 2008-2009
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Findus och Pettson, 2 actors played all the roles, 2008
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Lost Child, two actors played every role, 2006
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Evita, role Che, 2006
SAMPPALINNAN KESÄTEATTERI
Myrskylintu, role Eino Leino, 2005
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Closer Than Ever, one of four actors, 2005
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Fathers and Sons, role Arkadi Kirsanov, 2005
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Miss Saigon, role The Engineer, 2004
HEINOLAN KESÄTEATTERI
Fiddle on the Roof, role Motel Kamzoil, 2003
HELSINKI CITY THEATRE
Fantasticks, role El Gallo, 2003
HEINOLAN KESÄTEATTERI
Hello Dolly, role Cornelius Hackl, 2002
KOM-TEATTERI
Porvari nukkuu hyvin, 30-anniversary concert, 2001
FINNISH NATIONAL THEATRE
Kullervo, role Tiera, 2002-2003
VARKAUDEN TEATTERI
Kulkurin Valssi, role Kulkuri, 1998
VARKAUDEN TEATTERI
Behind the Mirror in the Window, role A.Molander, 1998
VARKAUDEN TEATTERI
Fedja-Setä, Kissa ja Koira, role Fedja-Setä, 1998
VIDEO EXTRAS
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UNISONO
PHYSICAL COMEDY Role: Clown / A man in a suit Director: Vilma Tihilä Choreographer: Sami Hokkanen Premiere: London 2019 Official selections and screenings: Flock Fest 2021, Leeds, UK / Eläköön tanssielokuva event 2021, Helsinki, Finland / Tanssivirtaa Tampereella, 2020, Tampere, Finland / InShadow Festival, 2019, Lisbon, Portugal / Frame Rush Screendance Festival, 2020, London, UK /ADF's Movies by Movers Film Festival, 2020, Durham, USA |
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PEPSODENT Iskä ja EliasTV-COMMERCIAL
3 Commercials 2015 Director: Osmo Walden Role: Sami Hokkanen Production: 7th Heaven |
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DER ZAMBONIMANNSHORTFILM / COMMERCIAL
Director: Tuukka Ylönen Role: Zambonimann Cinematographer: Tuukka Ylönen Production: Itchy Beagle Films |
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VW-HUOLLOSSA HAVAITTUATV COMMERCIAL
Role: Desk worker Director: J-P Siili Production: Dynamo 2012 |