Bio
Actor Michael Vardian (birth name Mikko Tapani Vartiainen) was born in Helsinki, Finland. He achieved his actors training in Helsinki, Finland and in Los Angeles.
In 2009 Michael played a leading role in a comedy feature, ‘Better Than Andy’ (USA, 2009). The film is a story about a weird Finnish artist, who took the world by storm. Michael’s role was based completely on improvisation. For the hour and a half long film there was over 20 hours of improvised footage shot. In 2010 Michael performed in the documentary series ‘Vilket Drama’ representing the cultural characters in Finland. He was featured in every episode of the series. The series won the respected KOURA citation award in 2010 for its’ episode featuring the President of Finland, Mrs. Tarja Halonen. The KOURA awards are presented annually to the best Finnish television programs by the Union of Journalists in Finland.
In 2011 Michael landed a role in an upcoming comedy feature ‘The Knot’ featuring actors such as Mena Suvari (American Pie & American Beauty), Bafta -winner Noel Clarke, Talulah Riley (Inseption, Pride & Prejudice) and Vincenzo Nicoli (The Dark Knight, Alien 3). The filming for a very physical role in an American horror thriller, ‘Rage – Midsummer’s Eve’ begun in July 2011 in Finland. In this film, set in the Finnish Arctic Circle, Michael plays one of the leading roles. The film is directed by a American -Finnish female director, Ms. Tii Ricks and it is set for worldwide release in 2012 – 2013.
In 2012 Michael has spend his time mostly on the film and television sets all over the UK. Michael shot few days for Ron Howard’s upcoming F1 action film, ‘Rush’, starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers) and Daniel Bruehl (Inglorious Bastards) in which he can be spotted as a German Press Officer. Michael also appears on National Geographics upcoming documentary series playing several roles in the drama scenes of the series. He can also be seen as a Swedish Sailor in the most successful television series of the decade in the UK, ‘Call the Midwife’: Michael will appear in the second season episodes beginning on BBC One in early 2013.
Resume
Rage – Midsummer’s Eve
Lead, Kimi
Dir. Tii Ricks
Rush
Supporting, German Press Officer
Dir. Ron Howard
Call The Midwife
Supporting, Swedish Sailor
Dir. Philippa Lowthorpe
A Touch of Cloth
Supporting, Danish Man
Dir. Jim O’Hanlon
The King of Soho
Supporting, Street Guy
Dir. Michael Winterbottom
UFO Europe
Supporting, Various Roles
Better Than Andy
Lead, Tero Himanka
Dir. Tii Ricks
Vilket Drama
Lead, Himself
Dir. Barbara Savolainen
Gallery
Contact
Website: https://www.mikkovartiainen.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2151232/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikkovartiainen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelVardian