Erik Pöysti

Finnish director
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Erik Pöysti

Summary

Erik Pöysti is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on August 24, 1955[3]. He worked as a director[4], actor[5], drama teacher[6], and theatrical director[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Erik Pöysti was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Erik Pöysti was born on August 24, 1955[3].
  • Erik Pöysti was born on August 20, 1955[9].
  • Erik Pöysti's father was Lasse Pöysti[10].
  • Erik Pöysti's mother was Birgitta Ulfsson[11].
  • A child of Erik Pöysti was Alma Pöysti[12].
  • A child of Erik Pöysti was Oskar Pöysti[13].
  • Erik Pöysti held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Erik Pöysti worked as a director[4].
  • Erik Pöysti's professions included actor[5].
  • Erik Pöysti worked as a drama teacher[6].
  • Erik Pöysti's professions included theatrical director[7].
  • Erik Pöysti is recorded as male[15].
  • Erik Pöysti's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Erik Pöysti's residence is recorded as Ekenäs[17].
  • Erik Pöysti's family name is recorded as Pöysti[18].
  • Erik Pöysti's given name is recorded as Erik[19].
  • Erik Pöysti's given name is recorded as Mikael[20].
  • Erik Pöysti's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[21].
  • Erik Pöysti's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 'Miki'}[22].
  • Erik Pöysti's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 'Erik Mikael Pöysti'}[23].
  • Erik Pöysti's sibling is recorded as Tom Pöysti[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsinki[2], Erik Pöysti… Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1955[3] and August 20, 1955[9]. His father was Lasse Pöysti[10]. His mother was Birgitta Ulfsson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include director[4], actor[5], drama teacher[6], and theatrical director[7].

Personal Life

Children include Alma Pöysti[12], an actor[25], b. 1981[26], of Finland[27], awarded the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress[28] and Oskar Pöysti[13], an actor[29], b. 1982[30], of Finland[31].

Why It Matters

Erik Pöysti has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Erik Pöysti born?

Erik Pöysti was born in Helsinki[2].

Who were Erik Pöysti's parents?

Erik Pöysti's father was Lasse Pöysti[10]. Erik Pöysti's mother was Birgitta Ulfsson[11].

What did Erik Pöysti do for work?

Erik Pöysti worked as director[4], actor[5], drama teacher[6], and theatrical director[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Erik, Mikael
    Sex or gender male
    Family name Pöysti
    P14750 ACF4-0A2A-2985-F6F8-A9E2
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