Risto Orko
Risto Elias William Orko (until 1933 Nylund ; born September 15, 1899 in Rauma , Finland, † September 29, 2001 in Helsinki ) was a Finnish film producer and director. His filmography contains 14 feature films as a director and more than 100 feature films as a producer. He also produced 1,900 short films and 2,600 commercials.
Awards
He received the Jussi for his life's work, as well as the honorary title of Kauppaneuvos and Professor .
Filmography (selection)
- 1943: Herra ja ylhäisyys
- 1943: Yes, yes
- 1943: No Tumorsian
- 1944: Kartanon naiset
- 1950: Cupid hoi!
- 1954: The girl from the lake (Morsiusseppele)
- 1957: Vieras lousy
- 1968: Mannerheim - marskalken av Finland
Web links
- Risto Orko in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Orko, Risto |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nylund, Risto Elias William (original name); Orko, Risto Elias William (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Finnish film producer and director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 15, 1899 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rauma , Finland |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 29, 2001 |
| Place of death | Helsinki |