Matti Kassila
Finnish film director and screenwriter (1924–2018)
1924 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish film director and screenwriter (1924–2018)
Born
January 12, 1924
Died
2018 (age ~94)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
FinlandBorn in KeuruuDied in Vantaa
1924
Born in Keuruu (1924-01-12)
1940
AwardMemorial medal of the Winter War
1951
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
1951
AwardJussi Award for Best Script
1954
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
1955
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matti Kassila?+
Matti Kassila is Finnish film director and screenwriter (1924–2018). Born in 1924.
What does the name Matti mean?+
The name Matti means "a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Matti Kassila born?+
Matti Kassila was born on January 12, 1924.
When did Matti Kassila die?+
Matti Kassila died in 2018, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.
The name Matti is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Matti
Matti — January 12, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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