Jouko Turkka was born on April 17, 1942 in Pirkkala, Finland. He was a writer and director, known for Kiimaiset poliisit (1993), Seitsemän veljestä (1989) and Isä vieraissa (1982). He was previously married to Maija-Liisa Marton. He died on July 22, 2016 in Pirkkala, Finland.