Tapio Tapiovaara was born on November 7, 1908 in Sortavala, Finland as Kaarle Tapio Tapiovaara. He was an art director and writer, known for Mr. Lahtinen Takes French Leave (1939), Kun on tunteet (1954) and Wedding Night (1959). He was married to Ulla Helena Karlström. He died on October 16, 1982 in Leningrad, USSR.