Finnish film director
Between 1948-1950 he was in the Finnish Theater School.
Director of the theatrical department on YLE TV2 (Finnish TV Channel 2) between 1968-1986.
Two films directed by him are in the top 20 with most admissions for a Finnish film.
Received Pro Finlandia medal in 1980.
Professor of arts from 1978 to 1988.
Received Academician honorary title in 1989.