Mikko Kouki

Mikko Kouki is a Finnish actor, theatre director and screenwriter. He has appeared in more than thirty films since 1986.

Early life and education

Kouki comes from a family of actors, including his father,, his aunt and his uncle. The actor and singer Samuli Edelmann is his cousin. He attended in Helsinki. He graduated from University of the Arts Helsinki in Theatre Arts in 1991, but did not find the course a good preparation for work.

Kouki was the first director of in Turku, from 2003 to 2012. He went on to direct the Oulu City Theatre between 2012 and 2014. He led the restoration of Turku City Theatre, and is its director.
He has won two Jussi Awards: best screenplay for Frozen City and best supporting actor for Man Exposed, both films released in 2006 and given Jussi Awards in 2007.

Kouki is married to the writer. They live in Turku and have two children.

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1993	Underworld Trilogy