Perttu Kivilaakso
Known for Acting · 6 credits
- Born
- 1978-05-11 (age 48)
- Place of birth
- Helsinki, Finland
- Also known as
- Apocalyptica
Biography
Perttu Päivö Kullervo Kivilaakso is a cello player for Finnish band Apocalyptica. Like fellow band members Eicca Toppinen and Paavo Lötjönen, he attended Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.
Kivilaakso won third place in the second International Paulo Cello Competition in 1996 at age 18. Shortly afterward, he attained a lifetime chair in the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra,[4] where his father, Juhani, is also a cellist. He was on indefinite leave while touring with Apocalyptica, but left for good in 2007.
Kivilaakso has also composed music for the video game Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, a few documentary films, as well as many original compositions for Apocalyptica, including "Conclusion", "Farewell" and "Beautiful".
His first opera, Indigo, composed with his Apocalyptica bandmate Eicca Toppinen, was premiered at the Finnish National Opera on 22 January 2016. The opera tells "a story of an omnipotent, multinational company and a search for happiness".
Known For

Eurovision Song Contest
1956
as Self - Interval Act
Bundesvision Song Contest
2005
as Self

Apocalyptica Live at Wacken 2025
2025

Apocalyptica: Live
2001
as Himself

Apocalyptica - Hellfest 2025
2025
as Lead Cello

Apocalyptica - M'era Luna Festival 2025
2025
as Lead Cello
TV Shows (2)
Movies (4)
About Perttu Kivilaakso
Perttu Päivö Kullervo Kivilaakso is a cello player for Finnish band Apocalyptica. Like fellow band members Eicca Toppinen and Paavo Lötjönen, he attended Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. Kivilaakso won third place in the second International Paulo Cello Competition in 1996 at age 18. Shortly afterward, he attained a lifetime chair in the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra,[4] where his father, Juhani, is also a cellist. He was on indefinite leave while touring with Apocalyptica, but left for good in 2007. Kivilaakso has also composed music for the v… With 6 credits spanning from 1956 to 2025, Perttu Kivilaakso has appeared in 4 films and 2 TV shows.
Fans searching for Perttu Kivilaakso movies, Perttu Kivilaakso filmography, or the latest projects starring Perttu Kivilaakso can stream many of these titles on CineFlixo, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Perttu Kivilaakso Movies
- Apocalyptica Live at Wacken 2025 (2025)
- Apocalyptica: Live (2001) — as Himself
- Apocalyptica - Hellfest 2025 (2025) — as Lead Cello
- Apocalyptica - M'era Luna Festival 2025 (2025) — as Lead Cello
Where to Watch Perttu Kivilaakso Films
Most Perttu Kivilaakso movies and series are available to stream on CineFlixo in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Perttu Kivilaakso, check our movies catalogue and browse page.