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Lasse Pöysti

Lasse Pöysti was a Finnish actor, writer, screenwriter, director and theatre manager (1927–2019). He was born at Sortavala and died at Helsinki.

Lasse Pöysti in brief

Born
1927
Died
2019
Known for
actor,writer,screenwriter,director,theatre manager,singer
Place of birth
Sortavala

Overview

Recorded at birth as Lasse Erik Pöysti.

Born at Sortavala in 1927, died at Helsinki in 2019.

Identity and origins

Lasse Pöysti was recorded at birth as Lasse Erik Pöysti. His recorded languages were Finnish, Swedish, German and French.

He married Birgitta Ulfsson. 2 children are recorded: Tom Pöysti and Erik Pöysti. Other recorded relations include Erik Pöysti and Alma Pöysti.

Recognition and collections

Lasse Pöysti received Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Lifetime Concrete Jussi Award, Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor, Jussi Award for Best Leading Actor, Finnish National Prize and Vantaa cultural prize.

In detail

Lasse Pöysti studied at Helsinki Normal Lyceum. the recorded working language is Finnish, Swedish and German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are theatre.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki, Tampere and Stockholm. Residence is recorded at Paris and Lauttasaari.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Lifetime Concrete Jussi Award, Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actor and Jussi Award for Best Leading Actor.

Chronology

  1. 1927Lasse Pöysti born at Sortavala.
  2. 2019Lasse Pöysti died at Helsinki.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lasse Pöysti”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6162970: Lasse Pöysti

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