Mika Kaurismäki
Finnish film director
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish film director
Born
September 21, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, film editor
FinlandBorn in Orimattila
1955
Born in Orimattila (1955-09-21)
1994
AwardPro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
2001
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2015
AwardAnnual award ACFK
2018
AwardAho & Soldan lifetime achievement award
Present
Age ~71
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mika Kaurismäki?+
Mika Kaurismäki is Finnish film director. Born in 1955.
What does the name Mika mean?+
The name Mika means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (みか)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Mika Kaurismäki born?+
Mika Kaurismäki was born on September 21, 1955.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (みか)
The name Mika is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (みか)". It is traditionally a unisex name.
Other famous people named Mika
Mika — September 21, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Respect.
— .
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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