Mikko Niskanen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mikko Niskanen

Finnish film director, actor, producer, screenwriter

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1929

Place of Birth: Äänekoski, Finland

Date of Death: 25-Nov-1990

Profession: screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer, film actor

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Mikko Johannes Niskanen (31 January 1929 – 25 November 1990) was a Finnish film director, actor, producer and screenwriter.
He directed more than 45 films between 1956 and 1988.
His most acclaimed films include The Boys (1962), Under Your Skin (1966) and Eight Deadly Shots (1972).
He won a record number of six Jussi Awards for direction over his career.