Veikko Kerttula

Finnish director and actor
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Veikko Kerttula

Summary

Veikko Kerttula is a human[1]. Born in Tampere[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1940[3]. He passed away in Espoo[4]. He died on November 2022[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], television director[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10].

Key Facts

  • Veikko Kerttula was born in Tampere[2].
  • Veikko Kerttula died in Espoo[4].
  • Veikko Kerttula was born on July 23, 1940[3].
  • Veikko Kerttula died on November 2022[5].
  • Burial took place at Kalevankangas cemetery[11].
  • Among Veikko Kerttula's spouses was Tupuna Vaissi[12].
  • Veikko Kerttula held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Veikko Kerttula worked as an actor[6].
  • Veikko Kerttula worked as a film director[7].
  • Veikko Kerttula's professions included television director[8].
  • Veikko Kerttula worked as a director[9].
  • Veikko Kerttula worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Veikko Kerttula's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[14].
  • Veikko Kerttula received the Jussi Award for Best Direction[15].
  • Veikko Kerttula received the Jussi Award for Best Direction[16].
  • Veikko Kerttula received the Finnish State Prize for Cinema[17].
  • Veikko Kerttula is recorded as male[18].
  • Veikko Kerttula's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was disease[20].
  • Veikko Kerttula earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[21].
  • Veikko Kerttula's family name is recorded as Kerttula[22].
  • Veikko Kerttula's given name is recorded as Veikko[23].
  • Veikko Kerttula's given name is recorded as Juhani[24].
  • Veikko Kerttula's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Veikko Kerttula's birth name is recorded as Veikko Juhani Kerttula[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tampere[2], Veikko Kerttula… he was born on July 23, 1940[3].

Education

Veikko Kerttula was educated at University of Helsinki[14]. He earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], television director[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Jussi Award for Best Direction[15], a class of award[27], in Finland[28] and Finnish State Prize for Cinema[17], an order[29], in Finland[30].

Personal Life

Veikko Kerttula was married to Tupuna Vaissi[12].

Death and Burial

Veikko Kerttula died on November 2022[5]. He died in Espoo[4]. The cause of death was disease[20]. Burial took place at Kalevankangas cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Veikko Kerttula born?

Born in Tampere[2], Veikko Kerttula…

Where did Veikko Kerttula die?

Veikko Kerttula passed away in Espoo[4].

Who was Veikko Kerttula married to?

Veikko Kerttula's spouses include Tupuna Vaissi[12].

What did Veikko Kerttula do for work?

Veikko Kerttula worked as actor[6], film director[7], television director[8], director[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Veikko Kerttula go to school?

Veikko Kerttula was educated at University of Helsinki[14].

What awards did Veikko Kerttula receive?

Honors received include Jussi Award for Best Direction[15], Jussi Award for Best Direction[16], and Finnish State Prize for Cinema[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Elonet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Veikko, Juhani
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    Family name Kerttula
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