Tapio Suominen

Finnish film director (1946–2023)
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Summary

Tapio Suominen was born on November 2, 1946[1], in Porvoo[2]. He died on August 17, 2023[3], in Kuusamo[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], and film producer[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Finland[10]
  • Educated at: Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[11]
  • Award received: Jussi Award for Best Team[12], Jussi Award for Best Direction[13], Humanismin käsi[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Suominen[16]
  • Given name: Tapio[17], Mauri[18], Erkki[19]
  • Birth name: Mauri Erkki Tapio Suominen[20]
  • Sibling: Markku Suominen[21]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Tapio Suominen[22]

FAQs

Where was Tapio Suominen born?

Tapio Suominen was born in Porvoo[2].

Where did Tapio Suominen die?

Tapio Suominen passed away in Kuusamo[4].

What did Tapio Suominen do for work?

Tapio Suominen worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Tapio Suominen go to school?

Tapio Suominen was educated at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[11].

What awards did Tapio Suominen receive?

Honors received include Jussi Award for Best Team[12], Jussi Award for Best Direction[13], and Humanismin käsi[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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