Reino Helismaa
AKA Reino Vihtori Helenius, Orvokki Itä, Repe Helismaa, Rauni Kouta, L. Lohimies, P. Pelto, Merja, Aarne Lohimies
Finland (1913 - 1965)
Composer, song writer, actor, singer, script writer, author
A highly respected and multitalented music man, who worked a lot with actors Esa Pakarinen, Tapio Rautavaara and composer Toivo Kärki. Mr. Helismaa, Pakarinen and Rautavaara were also touring singers. Mr. Helismaa and Pakarinen did the funny parts of the show and Mr. Rautavaara the rest. One of Mr. Helismaa's well-known songs is translated version of G. Mohr's Orient Express (Meksikon pikajuna).
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