Finnish Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is a Finnish footballer, who plays as a central defender. He has played for FC Inter Turku, AC Allia

Is a Finnish footballer, who plays as a central defender. He has played for FC Inter Turku, AC Allianssi, Fredrikstad FK, and Tampere United. Lindström currently represents HJK Helsinki. In his career, he has played 193 games and has scored 14 goals. Lind

In Helsinki, is a Finnish cross country skier who has been competing at World Cup-level since 2004.

In Helsinki, is a Finnish cross country skier who has been competing at World Cup-level since 2004. He finished 37th in the individual sprint event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.Strandvall's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was ninth in the individual sprint at Sapporo in 2007.

Is a Finnish actor, musician and entrepreneur. Valtonen has been a member of the Finnish band Sleepy

Is a Finnish actor, musician and entrepreneur. Valtonen has been a member of the Finnish band Sleepy Sleepers since 1975 and the Leningrad Cowboys since 1989.[1]He was the CEO of WAPit telecommunications company from its inception in 1998[1] until it declared bankruptcy in 2001.[2] During its peak, WAPit was considered a leader in the field of open source Wireless Application Protocol, gateways and middleware.[3]

Is a former Finnish footballer. During his career he represented IFK Mariehamn, FC Inter Turku and V

Is a former Finnish footballer. During his career he represented IFK Mariehamn, FC Inter Turku and VG-62.

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor and two times European champion with the Finnish relay team. He

Is a Finnish orienteering competitor and two times European champion with the Finnish relay team. He received a silver medal with the Finnish relay team at the 2003 World Orienteering Championships in Rapperswil/Jona, and again in 2006 in Aarhus.[1] He received a bronze medal in relay at the 2007 World Championships in Kiev.[2] At the 2009 World Orienteering Championships in Miskolc he won a bronze medal in the relay, together with Topi Anjala and Tero Föhr.

Is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Adirondack Phanto

Is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL). His father, Kim Clackson, played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Quebec Nordiqu

Is a Finnish politician from the Social Democratic Party.He was member of the parliament from 1970 t

Is a Finnish politician from the Social Democratic Party.He was member of the parliament from 1970 to 1990, when he left to become CEO of state monopoly Veikkaus. Ahde hold minister posts in Sorsa cabinets 1982-1987 and was elected to the position of the

A Finnish ski jumper.Matti made his first ski-jumping attempts at the age of seven near his home tow

A Finnish ski jumper.Matti made his first ski-jumping attempts at the age of seven near his home town of Oulu. When his older brother Jussi and his friend Lauri Hakola moved to Kuopio, Matti followed them. At first it was quite difficult to be independent at the age of 16, but he got much help and support from his brother, with whom he was living at the time. The help of his new coach Pekka Niemelä, whom he met at the sports school in Kuopio, also quickly helped him advance. In the same year Matti had his first real successes and won medals at 1997 and 1999 Junior World Cups.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tarmo.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tarmo.

Is a former Finnish ski jumper, arguably the best ever in that sport, winning five Olympic medals (f

Is a former Finnish ski jumper, arguably the best ever in that sport, winning five Olympic medals (four gold), nine World championships medals (five gold) and 22 Finnish championships medals (13 gold).

Was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tarmo.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tarmo.

He is best known as the singer for the glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, but was also the front man for al

He is best known as the singer for the glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, but was also the front man for all-star side project Demolition 23.Monroe has recorded duets with both Axl Rose and Slash from Guns N' Roses. The song "Dead, Jail Or Rock'n'Roll" from Monr

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

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

Is a Finnish archer who lives in Helsinki and represents archery club Wilhelm Tell.

Is a Finnish archer who lives in Helsinki and represents archery club Wilhelm Tell.

Is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He was eliminated in the heats of the C-

Is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He was eliminated in the heats of the C-2 1000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Professor of Bioethics and Philosophy of Law at the University of Manchester. He studied philosophy

Professor of Bioethics and Philosophy of Law at the University of Manchester. He studied philosophy and ethics in Helsinki, Finland, and he is Adjunct Professor of Practical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki.

Is a Finnish cross country skier who has competed since 2002. He won two bronze medals at the FIS No

Is a Finnish cross country skier who has competed since 2002. He won two bronze medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec, earning them in the 15 km and 4 x 10 km events.In December 2009, Heikkinen took his first World Cup victory on the 15-kilometre freestyle event in Davos.[1]

Is a famous actor in Finland. His parents were actor Helge Ranin and actor Saara Ranin (born Muinone

Is a famous actor in Finland. His parents were actor Helge Ranin and actor Saara Ranin (born Muinonen).He has had an extensive career both in film and television. He was in his prime as film-actor in the 1950s and 60s, most famously he portrayed Captain Kariluoto in Edvin Laine's The Unknown Soldier, he had the recurring role of Toivo Virta in the Inspector Palmu films and Lauri Salpakari in the 1968 film adaption of Täällä Pohjantähden Alla.

Was a Finnish javelin thrower. He won the Olympic gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics ahead of tw

Was a Finnish javelin thrower. He won the Olympic gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics ahead of two other Finns, Matti Sippala and Eino Penttilä. The Finns considered other competitors' throwing styles naive, and didn't bother to take off their tracksuits during the event.Besides his Olympic gold, Järvinen is remembered for his numerous world records. During the years from 1930 to 1936, he broke the javelin throw world record 10 times in a row, more than the second place holders Jonni Myyrä (4) and Jan Železný (4) have managed together. He also became the European champion in 1934 and defended his title successfully in 1938. In the 1936 Summer Olympics Järvinen suffered from injuries and finished fifth.

Is a professional volleyball player from Finland. His current club is Framasil Cucine Pineto in Ital

Is a professional volleyball player from Finland. His current club is Framasil Cucine Pineto in Italy A1-league.Hietanen started his career on Vilppula Tähti. Aftert that he moved to Tampere and started stydu in Varala sport highschool. He played same time in youth national team. Youth national teams U-19 European Championships qualifation Hietanen was best player, but Finland didn't survive to European Championcips.

Is a Finnish former speed skater who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics.In 1956 he finished ninth

Is a Finnish former speed skater who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics.In 1956 he finished ninth in the 500 metres event, 18th in the 1500 metres competition, and 32nd in the 5000 metres contest.

Is the President & CEO of KONE Corporation (2005– ) and former Member of Nokia’s Executive Board

Is the President & CEO of KONE Corporation (2005– ) and former Member of Nokia’s Executive Board (1993–2004). He is a Chairman of the Board of the Aalto University Foundation and also a Member of the Board of Directors for KONE Corporation (2003– ), UPM Kymmene (2008-) and of the IMD (International Institute for Management Development)

Is a Finnish rower.He was born in Viljakkala. At the 1956 Summer Olympics he was the coxswain of the

Is a Finnish rower.He was born in Viljakkala. At the 1956 Summer Olympics he was the coxswain of the Finnish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours event.[1]

Was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw. He was born in Hollola.He competed f

Was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw. He was born in Hollola.He competed for Finland in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States in the javelin throw where he won the Silver medal. His fellow countrymen Matti J

A Finnish film director who achieved fame as one of the most prominent Finnish filmmakers in the 195

A Finnish film director who achieved fame as one of the most prominent Finnish filmmakers in the 1950s and 60s. He is most famous for the series of four Inspector Palmu movies, based on the character created by Mika Waltari. During his long career, he has won seven Jussi awards and received numerous other commendations.