
Finnish film director, actor, producer, screenwriter
1929 — 1990
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish film director, actor, producer, screenwriter
Born
January 31, 1929
Died
1990 (age ~61)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
1929
Born in Äänekoski (1929-01-31)
1963
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
1964
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
1967
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
1968
AwardJussi Award for Best TV Film
1968
AwardJussi Award for Best Direction
Frequently Asked Questions
Mikko Niskanen is Finnish film director, actor, producer, screenwriter. Born in 1929.
The name Mikko means "a male given name. Etymology: Vernacular form of Michael attested since medieval times.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Mikko Niskanen was born on January 31, 1929.
Mikko Niskanen died in 1990, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Vernacular form of Michael attested since medieval times.
The name Mikko is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Vernacular form of Michael attested since medieval times.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Mikko
Mikko — January 31, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Would you name your baby Mikko?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Actions
1983
Positionchairperson (1983–1985)
1990
Died in Helsinki