Esa Pakarinen
Details
Birth Date 9 Feb 1911
Place of Birth Rääkkylä, Finland
Personal Name Esa Pakarinen
Also known as
- Esa Pakarinen sr
Feliks Esaias “Esa” Pakarinen (February 9, 1911 Rääkkylä - April 28, 1989 Varkaus) was a Finnish actor, accordionist, singer, folk artist and entertainer. He was one of the leading figures in post-war rillumarei entertainment. Pakarinen's career as a performing artist lasted for more than 40 years, almost to the last days of his life.