Juha Laitila
Stand-up comedian from Finland đ«đź
About Juha Laitila
Juha Kullervo Laitila is a Finnish performing artist, impressionist, stand-up comedian, singer, actor, screenwriter, composer and lyricist, born on 24 August 1953 in Helsinki. He grew up in the Maunula district in a working-class family and made his first paid stage appearance at age 14 as part of a singing group. He developed his skill for impressions during his military service in the early 1970s while playing in his battalion's band, learning from guitarist Tom Pyynonen and later from pioneering Finnish impressionist Reijo Salminen.
In the early 1990s Laitila appeared alongside fellow impressionists Jukka Laaksonen, Joonas Myllyveraja and Jukka Puotila in the Yle TV1 sketch series "Kiitos ja hyvasti." The same core group, without Puotila, continued the format later in the decade on Nelonen's "Huuliveikot." Laitila has also appeared in Finnish films including "Pekko ja muukalainen" (1996), "Kulkuri ja joutsen" (1999), "Risto Rappaaja ja liukas Lennart" (2014) and "Ski Girls" (2023). He continues to tour with his solo show "Saa Nauraa!," combining impressions of Finnish and international public figures with stand-up, sketches, music and audience interaction.
Videos (181)
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0:11@juhalaitila.artisti, imitaatori, nÀyttelijÀ, laulaja ja Jorma Taidetta
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0:16@juhalaitila.artisti, imitaattori Tartsi is backMolina by John Fogerty, CCR
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0:19@juhalaitila.artisti, imitaattori, Tartsi sings Iâm Good (Blue) by Bebe Rexha & David Guetta
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0:17@juhalaitila.artisti imitaattori Tartsi & Tempur & Bodya Sporttia ja TsemppistÀ, Sleepy Sleepers
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0:28@juhalaitila.artisti, laulaja, imitaattori ja nĂ€yttelijĂ€, Torstai Toive Beyonce Texas Holdâ Em
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0:19@juhalaitila.artisti imitaattori, Tartsi & Choosinâ Texas, Ella Langley, 1. Billboard hot 100
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0:22@juhalaitila.artistiTorstai Toiveena Taylor Swith The Fate of Ophelia
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0:11@juhalaitila.artisti imitaattori, Grazy Man Grazy by Bill Haley and His Comets
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0:21@juhalaitila.artisti
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0:28@juhalaitila.artisti ja Torstai Toive Cruel Summer
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0:22@juhalaitila.artisti ja Torstai Toive, Thatâs All Right
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0:25@juhalaitila.artisti, kÀsikirjoittaja, nÀyttelijÀ, Porvoon KesÀteatteri Haikon Kartanossa 15.7.-3.8
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0:15@juhalaitila.artisti ja taidetta Porvoon KesÀteatterissa Porvoon Taidetehtaalla
62 viewsFrequently asked questions
When was Juha Laitila born?
Juha Laitila was born on 24 August 1953 in Helsinki and grew up in the Maunula district of the city.
How did Juha Laitila learn to do impressions?
Laitila developed his impressions during military service in the early 1970s while playing in his battalion's band, learning from guitarist Tom Pyynonen and later from Finnish impressionist Reijo Salminen.
Which TV sketch shows was Juha Laitila in?
In the early 1990s he appeared with Jukka Laaksonen, Joonas Myllyveraja and Jukka Puotila in the Yle TV1 sketch series Kiitos ja hyvasti. Later in the decade the group, without Puotila, made Huuliveikot for Nelonen.
What is Saa Nauraa!?
Saa Nauraa! is the solo show Juha Laitila tours with, mixing impressions of Finnish and international public figures with stand-up, sketches, music and audience interaction.
What films has Juha Laitila appeared in?
His Finnish film roles include Pekko ja muukalainen (1996), Kulkuri ja joutsen (1999), Risto Rappaaja ja liukas Lennart (2014) and Ski Girls (2023).
When did Juha Laitila first perform for money?
Laitila made his first paid stage appearance at age 14, as a member of a singing group.
