Jack Witikka
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Summary
Jack Witikka was born on December 20, 1916[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on January 28, 2002[3], in Espoo[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[11]
- Father: Evert Jakobsson[12]
- Spouse: Tea Ista[13]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[14], Grand Duchy of Finland[15]
- Native language: Swedish[16]
- Field of work: film direction[17], directing[18], film screenwriting[19]
- Position held: theatre manager[20]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], Jussi Award for Best Editing[22], Jussi Award for Best Direction[23], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[24], Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, Second Class[25], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26], Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: theatre art[29]
- Family name: Jakobsson[30], Witikka[31]
- Given name: Jack[32], Evert[33]
- Work location: Helsinki[34], Tampere[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[36], Swedish[37]
- Birth name: Jack Evert Jakobsson[38]
- Start of work period: 1951[39]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Jack Witikka[40]
- P14750: 3DB1-6D65-8B8F-AD10-8D25[41]
Why It Matters
Jack Witikka is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Jack Witikka born?
Jack Witikka was born in Helsinki[2].
Where did Jack Witikka die?
Jack Witikka died in Espoo[4].
Who were Jack Witikka's parents?
Jack Witikka's father was Evert Jakobsson[12].
Who was Jack Witikka married to?
Jack Witikka's spouses include Tea Ista[13].
What did Jack Witikka do for work?
Jack Witikka worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], and film screenwriter[9].
What awards did Jack Witikka receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], Jussi Award for Best Editing[22], Jussi Award for Best Direction[23], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[24].