- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSimo Veli Atte Salminen
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Simo Salminen was born on November 8, 1932 in Vanaja, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä (1984), Häpy endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon (1977) and Uuno Turhapuro (1996). He was married to Päivi Ilmolahti and Marita Kokko. He died on September 2, 2015 in Salo, Finland.
- SpousesPäivi Ilmolahti(1998 - 2000)Marita Kokko(1963 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- He is known for singing the most famous protest song in Finland called Rotestilaulu.
- Well known comedian in Finland
- His former wife, Päivi Ilmolahti, is 25 years younger than him.
- Was a master of clownery swim jumps in the beginning of the sixties.
- Has worked as an professional baker, is also an educated sculptor.
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