Timo Salminen
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Born
11 July 1952
Timo Oskari Salminen
11 July 1952
Yearsactive1981–present
ChildrenNea Salminen, Toni Salminen, Antonio Salminen, Maria Salminen, Joana Salminen, Vera Salminen, Anastasia Salminen
Timo Salminen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Timo Oskari Salminen 11 July 1952 |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Children | Nea Salminen, Toni Salminen, Antonio Salminen, Maria Salminen, Joana Salminen, Vera Salminen, Anastasia Salminen |
Timo Salminen (11 July 1952 in Helsinki) is a Finnish cinematographer best known for his artistic work in Aki Kaurismäki's films.[1] Salminen's father Ville Salminen was a famed Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer whose career began in the 1930s and lasted until the 1980s. His older step brother Ville-Veikko Salminen was a comedic actor whose career also lasted over 50 years.
For his work in Kaurismäki's films, Salminen has been awarded five Jussi Awards for Best Cinematography while being nominated for three more. He was also twice nominated for the Best Cinematographer award at the European Film Awards.
