Personal Info
Birth date
1970-12-01 (54 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Also known as
-Jouko Ahola
Biography
Jouko Ahola (born 1 December 1970 in Hämeenlinna) is a Finnish strongman and actor. He won the 1997 and 1999 World's Strongest Man, and finished second in 1998. Ahola won the Europe's Strongest Man contest twice in 1998 and 1999, and finished fourth in 1996. Jouko won the World's Strongest Team in 1997 and 1999, and was second in 1998. Jouko was a very successful strongman competitor, at 6' 1" (1.85 m) and 270 lbs (122.5 kg), corresponding to a BMI of 35.8, which is low by WSM standards. He is currently directing his focus towards films, and can be seen in Kingdom of Heaven and Invincible. He also serves as a judge and event organizer for the World's Strongest Man contest. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jouko Ahola, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Vikings
8.097
Overview:
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.Kingdom of Heaven
6.997
Overview:
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.Get Away
5.288
Overview:
A family's vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they're on is inhabited by a serial killer.War of the Dead
4.1
Overview:
Captain Martin Stone is leading a finely-trained, elite platoon of Allied soldiers as they attack an enemy bunker. Underestimating their enemy's strength, they are quickly beaten back into the forest. As they try to regroup, they are suddenly attacked by the same soldiers they had just killed a few minutes earlier. Forced to flee deeper into Russian territory, they discover one of war's most terrifying secrets and realize they have woken up a far more deadlier enemy.The Potato Venture
5.8
Overview:
A young Start-up entrepreneur tries to start importing potato to 17th century Finland. The new class of bourgeoisie is emerging and shaking up the stagnant spirit of the era. But nobody believes in potato, and the Turnip-Sellers Guild decides to squash the disturbance caused by the young entrepreneurs. In the end, the bumpy road of potatoes grows into mythical proportions.The Wendy Effect
3.2
Overview:
In the shadows of the outskirts of Oslo, every criminal has their place until the economical meltdown. The luxury prostitute Wendy might have the key to the problem, or at least to the heart of the bank, the criminals and even the police.7 Millionaires
4.111
Overview:
The rich heir Måns Lundin is about to get married to the equally rich Judith Fahlén but when his brother arrives for the wedding there is a disagreement about the money left by their dead father.Bad Day to Go Fishing
6.6
Overview:
Jacob van Oppen, the former strongest man on earth, and his manager Orsini, who calls himself "the Prince", make a good living by traveling around small South American towns and organizing wrestling exhibitions. Arriving in Santa Maria, they are met with uncommon enthusiasm, the local newspaper wants to sponsor the fight, helping hands placard the town with posters, and an open call is made for a worthy adversary. Ever so resourceful, Orsini knows how to find the right combatant, but fishing in Santa Maria could lead to a bigger catch than he'd hoped for.Ella and Friends 2: Paterock
6.8
Overview:
Ella’s friend Pate has hard time learning multiplication tables. With a little help from his friends, he decides to be a rockstar so he wouldn’t need to study anymore but his manager could study for him. Soon music industry has big plans for Pate aka Paterock.Routa
NYR
Overview:
A man is released from prison after 22 years. He tries to live a simple life as a farmer. At the same time, a company director is fighting a hostile takeover from a bigger corporation. Two different kind of journeys collide in sudden ways.Chasing Berlusconi
4.2
Overview:
The slightly chubby harness racer Bjarte doesn't get the good horses anymore, and is forced to enter the criminal path in order to keep menacing creditors at bay. A fatal choice of partners ends up in a failed doping attempt, and a consequent kidnapping of the top horse Berlusconi.Deceived
10
Overview:
The world has changed and the Covid-pandemic has affected everyone. Tommi and Jaana have been together for eight years. Jaana avoids commitment and gradually her actions start to seem suspicious to Tommi. Tommi gets the feeling that all is not well in their relationship and hires private detective Niklas to investigate Jaana's private life. Niklas is an experienced and intense investigator, but his methods are eccentric. Niklas tries to find out everything Jaana does in her life, where she goes and who she meets. At the same time, Tommi struggles with his own suspicions and the question arises whether Jaana could be deceptive in a relationship after all, or whether Tommi is merely building a state of fear in his own mind.Acting
2024Get Away as Sven
2024Portti 44 as Jakob
2024Routa as Juho
2022Deceived as Peter
2020The Potato Venture as Birger's Guard #1
2018My Brother's Keeper as Oululainen portsari
2015The Wendy Effect as Yeton
2014Chasing Berlusconi as Janek
2013Ella and Friends 2: Paterock as Paten turvamies
2013Vikings (3 Episodes) as Kauko
2011War of the Dead as Captain Niemi
2009Bad Day to Go Fishing as Jacob van Oppen
20067 Millionaires as Unknown
2005Kingdom of Heaven as Odo
2001Invincible as Zishe Breitbart