Erik Kristian “Eeki†Mantere (25 January 1949 in Helsinki â€" 30
April 2007 in Espoo) was a Finnish musician that became famous in the
1970s as Viktor Kalborrek, soloist of the band Hullujussi. After
Hullujussi disbanded in 1976, Mantere continued to perform as Viktor
Kalborrek until the new millennium, albeit mainly in restaurants,
department stores and TV programs. Playing a character that strongly
resembled Kalborrek, he acted in the Seppo Huunonen movie The Hair
from 1974. In 1989, he played Kalborrek in a supporting role in the
Visa Mäkinen film Screws on Loose. In the Juha Tapaninen movie, the
Iskelmäprinssi from 1991, Mantere dropped the Kaborrek act and played
an Italian fashion guru.In addition to his acting skills, Mantere also
worked as a guitarist, composer, lyricist. Under his artistic name, he
released the album Synnyin kiertämään in 1987. Mantere also hosted
several TV shows and did ads. One of Mantere's recurring characters in
the ads was Kari Grandi, a Kalborrek-type figure. Mantere also
provided voiceovers, such as his role of King Louie in the 90s remake
of the Finnish sound track for the 1967 Disney movie The Jungle
Book.Mantere's last acting job was in his role on the TV show
Romano-tv, which was broadcast by YLE TV1.Mantere died of pneumonia at
the age of 58 in 2007 in Jorvi Hospital in Espoo, Finland. Eeki Mantere Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter