Finnish Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is a Finnish journalist who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He worked at YLE before hi

Is a Finnish journalist who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He worked at YLE before his arrest.He was arrested by the Finnish Security Police. He received an eight month suspended prison sentence for treason in 1983.[1]

Was the President of Finland from 1982 to 1994. He also served as Prime Minister 1968–1970 an

Was the President of Finland from 1982 to 1994. He also served as Prime Minister 1968–1970 and 1979–1982. He was the first Social Democrat to be elected as President.Koivisto was born in Turku, Finland, the second son of Juho Koivisto, a carpenter at Crichton-Vulcan shipyard, and Hymni Sofia Eskola, who died when he was 10. After attending primary school, Koivisto had a number of jobs, and at the beginning of the Winter War in 1939, when he was 16, he joined a field firefighting unit. During the Continuation War, Koivisto served in the Infantry Detachment Törni, led by the famous Lauri Törni, which was a reconnaissance detachment operating behind the enemy lines and open to selected volunteers only. During the war he received the Order of the Cross of Liberty (2nd class) and was promoted to the rank of lance corporal. He later referred to his experiences during the war by stating "When you have taken part in a game in which your own life is at stake, all other games are small after that experience".

Is a retired professional football and ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for T

Is a retired professional football and ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for TPS (ice hockey) and TPS (football).

Was Finnish left-wing politician and Prime Minister from 1946 to 1948 [1]. Pekkala represented the S

Was Finnish left-wing politician and Prime Minister from 1946 to 1948 [1]. Pekkala represented the Social Democratic Party of Finland until he left the party during Continuation war. After the war, Pekkala joined the Finnish People's Democratic League (SK

Is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He directed 22 films between 1955 and 1993. His film Yk

Is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He directed 22 films between 1955 and 1993. His film Yksityisalue was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival.[1]

One of the best-known Finnish artists, who has worked in several different fields of music and cultu

One of the best-known Finnish artists, who has worked in several different fields of music and culture.In the 1960s M.A. Numminen was known particularly as an avantgarde/underground artist, stirring controversy with such songs as Nuoren aviomiehen on syytä muistaa ("What a young husband should remember"; the lyrics of the song were taken directly from a guide to newly married couples, and included advice on foreplay) and Naiseni kanssa eduskuntatalon puistossa ("With my woman at the parliament house's park"). He was also a member of the band Suomen Talvisota 1939-1940. In his early days Numminen often tried to provoke people. Here he succeeded well, for example by his interpretations of Franz Schubert's lieds,

Was a Finnish painter. His uncle was the painter Antti Favén and his grandfather's brother was th

Was a Finnish painter. His uncle was the painter Antti Favén and his grandfather's brother was the painter Aukusti Uotila.In the 1940s, Favén studied in the Free Arts School of Finland and in the Finnish Academy of Arts. He made his debut as a painter in Helsinki in 1947, and this started his long career. Favén's works have been shown in numerous Finnish and foreign exhbitions, both private and group exhibitions.

A Finnish cartoonist and children's author.Kunnas matriculated in 1969 and graduated from the Finnis

A Finnish cartoonist and children's author.Kunnas matriculated in 1969 and graduated from the Finnish Academy of Arts as a graphic designer in 1975. He has worked as a political cartoonist in many Finnish newspapers. He is currently living in Espoo with his wife Tarja, children Jenna (1983) and Noora (1987) and their cat.Kunnas is most famous for his numerous children's books, featuring anthropomorphic animals. His most famous children's book series is called Koiramäki (Dog Hill), set in historical Finland, featuring anthropomorphic dogs. His other works include Riku, Roope ja Ringo (Ricky, Rocky and Ringo), some "horror" books and books about Joulupukki.

Is a French cross country skier who has competed since 2004. His lone World Cup victory was a 15 km

Is a French cross country skier who has competed since 2004. His lone World Cup victory was a 15 km + 15 km double pursuit in Lahti in March 2010. Manificat also finished 47th in the 15 km + 15 km double pursuit event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Champions

Was a Finnish Jewish actor, screenwriter and influential silent film director. Mostly active in Swed

Was a Finnish Jewish actor, screenwriter and influential silent film director. Mostly active in Sweden.By 1912 Stiller had become involved with Sweden's rapidly developing silent film industry. He began by writing scripts, plus acting and directing in short films but within a few years gave up on acting to devote his time to writing and directing. He was soon directing feature-length productions and his 1918 effort Thomas Graals bästa barn (Thomas Graal's First Child) with Victor Sjöström in the leading role, received much acclaim. By 1920, having directed more than thirty-five films including Herr Arnes pengar (Sir Arne's Treasure), Stiller was a leading figure in Swedish filmmaking.

Was a Finnish canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Finnish canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish bo

Was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.

Is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for TPS Turku of the SM-Liiga.

Is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for TPS Turku of the SM-Liiga.

Is a Finnish footballer of Albanian descent. He is the younger brother of Perparim Hetemaj. Mehmet w

Is a Finnish footballer of Albanian descent. He is the younger brother of Perparim Hetemaj. Mehmet was a key member for Finland U21's when they qualified to the Under 21 European Championships in 2009.

Is the former keyboard player of the Finnish Viking/folk metal band Ensiferum. Meiju joined the band

Is the former keyboard player of the Finnish Viking/folk metal band Ensiferum. Meiju joined the band in 2001 following the release of their debut album Ensiferum and played on all subsequent releases until her departure in 2007.

Is a Finnish editor and translator to Finnish. She was married with Urho Untamo Utrio, who was the c

Is a Finnish editor and translator to Finnish. She was married with Urho Untamo Utrio, who was the chief executive officer of the publishing company Tammi and has three children with him: Kaari (1942—) Pirkka (1943—) and Martti (1945—). The first above, Kaari Utrio has written over forty historical novels as well as often non-fictional books which deal with position of women and children in the history of Europe.

Is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 1998. Her best World Cup finish was 11th

Is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 1998. Her best World Cup finish was 11th in a 5 km event in Finland in 1995.At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Kuusisto Lahtinen finished 15th in the 30 km and 16th in the 15 km events. Her best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth in the 15 km event at Thunder Bay in 1995.

Is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 1998. Competing at the 1994 Winter

Is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 1998. Competing at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, she had her best finish of fourth in the 4 x 5 km relay and her best individual finish of 15th in the 30 km event.Lahtinen's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth in the 15 km event at Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1995. Her best world Cup finish was 11th twice, both in Finland (1992, 1995).

Is a Finnish actress.Larivaara began her career in 1988 in Rengasmatka and has thirty or so appearan

Is a Finnish actress.Larivaara began her career in 1988 in Rengasmatka and has thirty or so appearances on film and television, often appearing on shows as herself.She starred in the 1994 film Aapo with actors such as Taisto Reimaluoto, Ulla Koivuranta, Kai Lehtinen, Martti Suosalo and Esko Nikkari.

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor. She received a silver medal in the middle distance at the 2008

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor. She received a silver medal in the middle distance at the 2008 European Orienteering Championships in Ventspils.[2] She also participated on the Finnish team (with Katri Lindeqvist and Minna Kauppi) that achieved a bronze medal in the championship relay.[3]

Is a female hammer thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 69.56 metres, achieved in July 2

Is a female hammer thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 69.56 metres, achieved in July 2009 in Belgrade.She finished fourth at the 2000 World Junior Championships. She also competed at the 2002 European Championships, the 2006 European Champio

Is the wife of former ski jumper Matti Nykänen and owner of the Tapola sausage factory[1].The relat

Is the wife of former ski jumper Matti Nykänen and owner of the Tapola sausage factory[1].The relationship of Nykänen and Tapola has included a considerable number of incidents often related to heavy use of alcohol and violent behaviour: In 2004 Nykänen was convicted to a suspended sentence for assaulting Tapola. Nykänan had already been accused of an assault to Tapola, but the charges were withdrawn because Tapola used her right to remain silent. In September 2005, four days after his release from prison to parole from another crime, Nykänen was suspected of assaulting Tapola.[4] On Christmas Day 2009 Nykänen injured Tapola with a knife and tried to throttle her with a bathrobe belt[5].

Is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the

Is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her best result was a 14th place with the women's 4×100 m medley relay team at the 1996 Summer Olympics, alongside Minna Salmela, Anu Koivisto, and Marja Pärssinen.

Is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the

Is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her best result was a 14th place with the women's 4×100m medley relay team at the 1996 Summer Olympics, alongside Minna Salmela, Anu Koivisto, and Marja Pärssinen.

A Finnish pop singer and radio host. She was placed sixth in the Idols finals of 2007. She grew up a

A Finnish pop singer and radio host. She was placed sixth in the Idols finals of 2007. She grew up and studied in Stockholm, but decided to move to Finland, the country of her parents. She hosted Bad Taste program on YLE Radio Extrem in 2007.In the Idols, Permanto sang "Nobody Knows" by Pink as well as "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette. She was dropped out of the finals on March 8, 2007. A performance by Permanto was released on the Idols 2007 compilation album.Permanto can be heard on the single "Rising Sun" released by Heikki Liimatainen in October 2007. She can also be heard on The Prophecy album by Cristal Snow. She had started to record an album with Helsinki Music Works just before her death in Helsinki at the age of 19 years. No causes of death have been released. An Idols finalist, singer Kristian Meurman made a song, "Miksen saanut yrittää"