Mikko Kouki
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Mikko Kouki | |
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| Born | 14 September 1967 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Mikko Kouki (born 14 September 1967)[1] is a Finnish actor, theatre director and screenwriter. He has appeared in more than thirty films since 1986.
Kouki comes from a family of actors, including his father, Tapio Kouki, his aunt Marja-Leena Kouki and his uncle Juhani Kouki.[1] The actor and singer Samuli Edelmann is his cousin.[1] He attended Kallio High School in Helsinki.[1] He graduated from University of the Arts Helsinki in Theatre Arts in 1991, but did not find the course a good preparation for work.[1]
Career
Kouki was the first director of Linnateatteri in Turku, from 2003 to 2012.[1] He went on to direct the Oulu City Theatre between 2012 and 2014.[1] He led the restoration of Turku City Theatre, and is its director.[1][2]
He has won two Jussi Awards: best screenplay for Frozen City and best supporting actor for Man Exposed, both films released in 2006 and given Jussi Awards in 2007.[2][3]
Personal life
Kouki is married to the writer Niina Repo.[1][2] They live in Turku and have two children.[1][2]
