Esa Pakarinen

Birthday: February 9th, 1911 Date of Death: April 28th, 1989 Place of Birth: Rääkkylä, Finland

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.