Salminen

Salminen is a Finnish-language surname. It may refer to:

• Arto Salminen (1959–2005), Finnish writer known for his social commentary
• Arvo Salminen, twentieth century Finnish politician
• Esko Salminen (born 1940), Finnish actor on television, the stage and film
• Ilmari Salminen (1902–1986), Finnish athlete, winner of the 10000 m at the 1936 Summer Olympics
• John Salminen (born 1945), award-winning American watercolor painter, well known for his realistic urban landscapes
• Juha Salminen (born 1976), Finnish enduro rider
• Krisse Salminen (born 1976), Finnish stand-up comedian and television talkshow hostess
• Markku Salminen (1946–2004), Finnish orienteering competitor
• Matti Salminen (born 1945), Finnish bass and opera singer
• Okko Salminen, Finnish child actor
• Sally Salminen (1906–1976), author from the Åland Islands, Finland
• Simo Salminen (born 1932), Finnish comic-actor in movies and television shows by Spede Pasanen
• Timo Salminen (born 1952), Finnish cinematographer best known for his artistic work in Aki Kaurismäki's films
• Ville Salminen (1908–1992), Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer
• Ville-Veikko Salminen (1937–2006), Finnish film and television actor