The general public got to know Raipia from his numerous TV roles. He introduced, among others, Jaakko Järvenheimo, the bank manager of Metsolide, and Juuso, the circus director of Sirkuspelle Hermann.
Born in Ikaalis in 1946, Raipia was an actor, theater director, producer and theater pedagogue. He had a long career in professional theaters, on television and in other performing arts venues.
The general public got to know him from his numerous TV roles, such as Jaakko Järvenheimo, the bank manager of Metsolide. To the children, he was Juuso, the circus director of Sirkuspelle Hermann.
Raipia’s death was reported by the Tampere Komediateatteri.