Erik Pöysti

Finnish director
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Summary

Erik Pöysti was born on August 24, 1955[1], in Helsinki[2]. He has worked as a director[3], actor[4], drama teacher[5], and theatrical director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 20, 1955[8]
  • Father: Lasse Pöysti[9]
  • Mother: Birgitta Ulfsson[10]
  • Child: Alma Pöysti[11], Oskar Pöysti[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Residence: Ekenäs[15]
  • Family name: Pöysti[16]
  • Given name: Erik[17], Mikael[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[19]
  • Nickname: Miki[20]
  • Birth name: Erik Mikael Pöysti[21]
  • Sibling: Tom Pöysti[22]

Why It Matters

Erik Pöysti has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

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[9]. Erik Pöysti's mother was Birgitta Ulfsson[10].

What did Erik Pöysti do for work?

Erik Pöysti worked as a director[3], actor[4], drama teacher[5], and theatrical director[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w 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
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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