Pirkko Saisio
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Summary
Pirkko Saisio was born on April 16, 1949[1], in Helsinki[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], writer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], and librettist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (614 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Pirjo Honkasalo[9]
- Child: Elsa Saisio[10]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[11]
- Occupation: director[12], pedagogue[13]
- Field of work: literature[14], film screenwriting[15], libretto[16], directing[17], theatre art[18], acting[19], pedagogy[20]
- Educated at: Theatre Academy Helsinki[21]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22], Finlandia Award[23], J. H. Erkko Award[24], Finnish State Prize for Literature[25], Prix Lea[26], Aleksis Kivi Award[27], Runeberg Prize[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Commons category: Pirkko Saisio[30]
- Family name: Saisio[31]
- Given name: Pirkko[32], Helena[33]
- Pseudonym: Jukka Larsson[34], Eva Wein[35]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[36]
- Nominated for: Nordic Council Literature Prize[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[38]
- Birth name: Pirkko Helena Saisio[39]
Why It Matters
Pirkko Saisio has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Pirkko Saisio born?
Pirkko Saisio was born in Helsinki[2].
Who was Pirkko Saisio married to?
Pirkko Saisio's spouses include Pirjo Honkasalo[9].
What did Pirkko Saisio do for work?
Pirkko Saisio worked as an actor[3], writer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], and librettist[7].
Where did Pirkko Saisio go to school?
Pirkko Saisio was educated at Theatre Academy Helsinki[21].
What awards did Pirkko Saisio receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22], Finlandia Award[23], J. H. Erkko Award[24], and Finnish State Prize for Literature[25].