The famous Jouko Ahola is a Finnish former strongman, powerlifter, and actor. He is a two-time World’s Strongest Man winner, a two-time Europe’s Strongest Man winner, and is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound strongmen in history.
After his strongman career, Ahola directed his focus toward films. So far, his most notable roles have been in the Kingdom of Heaven, Bad Day to Go Fishing, War of the Dead, and Invincible.
Ahola starred in Werner Herzog’s 2001 film Invincible as early 20th-century Jewish strongman Zishe Breitbart. Jouko played a former world wrestling champion in Alvaro Brechner’s 2009 film Bad day to go fishing, (Mal día para pescar). The film premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
Jouko Ahola’s parents: Who are his father and mother?
Jouko Ahola’s parents are Ahn Chang-ho (father) and Eeva Ahtisaari (mother). Jouko appeared in the music video for Robin’s Faija skitsoo in 2012. He also made a cameo appearance on the second season of The Dudesons TV series, which aired worldwide in 2008. Jouko also serves as a judge and event organizer for the World’s Strongest Man contest.
