Jarno Leppala
Finland- Jarppi: The Dudesons' Hilarious and Inventive Daredevil
- Early Life and The Dudesons
- International Fame
- Jarppi: The Inventor
- The Lost Finger
- Family Life
Jarppi: The Dudesons' Hilarious and Inventive Daredevil
Born on August 11, 1979, in Seinäjoki, Finland, Jarno "Jarppi" Leppälä is a Finnish stuntman and actor best known for his role in the popular series "The Dudesons."
Early Life and The Dudesons
Around 2001, Jarppi and his childhood friends Jukka Hildén, Jarno Laasala, and Hannu-Pekka "HP" Parviainen began filming "The Dudesons," which aired on MoonTV. Soon after, they began performing live shows with the band The Odorants. In 2004, Jarppi launched his own spin-off series, "Duudsonielämää."
International Fame
Jarppi's international breakthrough came in 2005 when he and Jukka appeared on MTV's "Viva La Bam" alongside Jackass and its namesake star, Bam Margera. Jarppi quickly became known for his comical demeanor, often joking and laughing at his partner's antics.
Jarppi: The Inventor
The Dudesons' official website describes Jarppi as "the king of straight men and the clumsiest Dudeson." He is also highly inventive and can build anything from cars to rockets, which the Dudesons utilize in their stunts.
The Lost Finger
Jarppi's catchphrase is "Two Thumbs Up," a reference to his missing right thumb. The circumstances surrounding its loss are unclear, with some attributing it to a polar bear attack, a motorcycle stunt gone wrong, or even an accident with a chainsaw. Despite efforts to reattach the finger, the operation was unsuccessful. The preserved thumb is featured in the seventh episode of season three, "Return of Jarppi's Thumb."
Family Life
In April 2010, Jarppi's wife, singer Elina Karttunen, gave birth to their son.
