Jarno Laasala
Jarno Laasala in Roihupelto, Helsinki in 2010
Laasala in 2010
Born
Jarno Laasala

(1979-09-19) 19 September 1979
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, stunt performer
Years active2001–present
Known forThe Dudesons
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse
Hanne Maria Savunen
(m. 2010; div. 2020)
Children3

Jarno Laasala (born 19 September 1979)[2] is a Finnish filmmaker and stunt performer. He is a member and co-founder of the stunt group the Dudesons and the former CEO of the production company Rabbit Films.

As a child Laasala was a Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) champion in Finland.

In addition to being the CEO of Rabbit Films, Laasala studied and completed a Masters of Science degree.

Personal life

Laasala has three children with his ex-wife, Hanne Maria Laasala (Savunen).[3] Laasala was diagnosed with melanoma in the spring of 2017, but he was cured by surgery.

Filmography

TV

Year Title Role Notes
2001-2003 Maailmankiertue Himself Finnish
2003 Viva La Bam Himself Cameo
1 episode
2004 Duudsoni Elämää Himself Finnish
2006-2016 The Dudesons Himself Co-creator
Director
Cinematographer
Executive producer
Writer
2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Himself 1 episode
Guest appearance
2008 Piilokamerapäälliköt Himself Finnish
2008 Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008 Himself Introduced Paramore
2010 The Dudesons in America Himself Co-creator
Executive producer
Writer
2010 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards Himself Presenter
2011 Skavlan Himself 1 episode
Musical performer
2013 Loiter Squad Himself 1 episode
Guest appearance
2014-present Posse Himself Finnish
2019 Duudsonit Päällikkö Himself Finnish
Host

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Dudesons Movie Himself Director
Producer
Editor
Writer
2010 Jackass 3D Himself Writer
Guest appearance
2011 Jackass 3.5 Himself Writer
Guest appearance

References

  1. "Jarno Laasala profile - Dudesons" (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 2 October 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  2. Laasala, Jarno (19 September 2020). "Thanks for all the Birthday wishes! ❤ This year has been a year of growth. Life surprises and sometimes it surprises the way nothing goes the way you had thought. Today at 41 year old I'm more open than ever to what life has to offer". Instagram. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  3. "Haluaisitko muuttaa Los Angelesiin? Duudsoni etsii lastenhoitajaa" [Would you like to change in Los Angeles? Dudeson searching for a babysitter]. Me Naiset (in Finnish). 8 January 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.


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