Arto Melleri
Arto Matti Vihtori Melleri (7 September 1956 in Lappajärvi – 13 May 2005 in Helsinki) was a Finnish poet and writer. Melleri gained fame with the play, Pete Q, in the 1970s. He studied at the Theatre Academy of Helsinki between 1976 and 1980.
Also recorded as Arto Matti Vihtori Melleri
Arto Melleri
- Born
- 7 September 1956
- Birthplace
- Lappajärvi
- Died
- 13 May 2005
- Place of death
- Helsinki
- Education
- Theatre Academy of Helsinki
- Awards
- Finlandia Award (1991)
- Full name
- Arto Matti Vihtori Melleri.
- Nationality
- Finland.
- Occupation
- poet and writer.
- Honours
- Kalevi Jäntti Award, Finlandia Award and Finnish State Prize for Literature.
- Languages
- Finnish.
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Arto Matti Vihtori Melleri (7 September 1956 in Lappajärvi – 13 May 2005 in Helsinki) was a Finnish poet and writer. Melleri gained fame with the play, Pete Q, in the 1970s. He studied at the Theatre Academy of Helsinki between 1976 and 1980.
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He was granted an artist's Finnish state pension in 2003. Melleri was a diverse writer; his output consisted of poetry, collections of short stories, plays, a film script and an opera libretto. Melleri was an archetype of a Finnish bohemian poet. He was hit by a motorist in 1998, causing him brain damage which eventually led to his death. Melleri was married to Nadja Pyykkö. Tahvo Hirvonen made a 2003 documentary film about Arto Melleri, called Wanderer of a Lonely Star.
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Key facts
• Born — 7 September 1956 • Birthplace — Lappajärvi • Died — 13 May 2005 • Place of death — Helsinki • Genre — poetry, plays, short stories • Notable Works — Pete Q • Education — Theatre Academy of Helsinki • Awards — Finlandia Award (1991)
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Identity and origins
Arto Melleri was recorded at birth as Arto Matti Vihtori Melleri. The authorities additionally record the heading Arto Matti Vihtori Melleri. His recorded language was Finnish. He married Nadja Pyykkö and Kaija Kangas. One child is recorded: Sara Melleri.
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Arto Melleri is recorded as having received Kalevi Jäntti Award, Finlandia Award and Finnish State Prize for Literature.
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1956
Arto Melleri born at Lappajärvi.
2005
Arto Melleri died at Helsinki.
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