Loiri also had a lifelong interest and exceptional talent in a number of sports, especially association football. It has been said that, had he not chosen to concentrate on acting, he could have become a national professional-level goalkeeper. He was signed by juggernauts HJK for one season in 1972. He held the office of Chairman of the Finnish billiards association for multiple years, being an especially gifted billiards player. On 10 August 2022 Loiri died from cancer, at the age of 77. Awards Honorary Jussi Award 1963 for his role in the film Pojat Best male actor Jussi 1976 in Rakastunut rampa Best supporting male actor Jussi 1982 in Pedon merkki Jussi 1983 for his wide appearance in the year's films Concrete Jussi 1998 Festival International du Film Indépendant awarded Loiri in Brussels in 2003 for his role in Pahat pojat Best Actor Telvis in 1984, 1986 and 1987 Special Telvis in 1999 Special Venla in 1989 Black Nights Film Festival awarded Loiri in Tallinn for A Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 Discography Albums Compilations Singles 2008: "Sydämeeni joulun teen" (reached No. 14 in the Finnish Singles Chart) 2009: "Hyvää puuta" (reached No. 19 in the Finnish Singles Chart) Filmography A Spice for Life (2019) Elämältä kaiken sain (2015) Road North (2012) The Storage (2011) Shadow of the Eagle (2005; ) Uuno Turhapuro – This Is My Life (2004) Bad Boys (2003; ) Rumble (2002) Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha (2000) Talossa on Saatana (1999) History Is Made at Night (1999) Sokkotanssi (1999) Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro – pisnismies (1998) Kummeli: Kultakuume (1997) Ruuvimies (1995) Kesäyön unelma (1994) Vääpeli Körmy – Taisteluni (1994) Uuno Turhapuron poika (1993) Ripa ruostuu (1993) Kuka on Joe Louis? (1992) Uuno Turhapuro, Suomen tasavallan herra presidentti (1992) Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet (1991) Uuno Turhapuro, herra Helsingin herra (1991) Uunon huikeat poikamiesvuodet maaseudulla (1990) Tupla-Uuno (1988) Uuno Turhapuro – kaksoisagentti (1987) Älä itke Iines (1987) Pikkupojat (1986) Liian iso keikka (1986) Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986) Uuno Epsanjassa (1985) Hei kliffaa hei! (1985) Kepissä on kaksi päätä (1985) Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä (1984) Lentävät luupäät (1984) Uuno Turhapuron muisti palailee pätkittäin (1983) Jon (1983) Ulvova mylläri (1982) Uuno Turhapuro menettää muistinsa (1982) Uuno Turhapuron aviokriisi (1981) Pedon merkki (1981) Tup-akka-lakko (1980) Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit (1979) Rautakauppias Uuno Turhapuro, presidentin vävy (1978) Häpy Endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon (1977) Tykkimies Kauppalan viimeiset vaiheet