Mika Waltari(1908-1979)

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Mika Waltari was born on 19 September 1908 in Helsinki, Finland. He was a writer and actor, known for The Apple Falls (1952), VMV 6 (1936) and Inspector Palmu's Error (1960). He was married to Marjatta Luukkonen. He died on 26 August 1979 in Helsinki, Finland.

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Awards
- 2 wins total

Known for

The Apple Falls

6.8

Writer

1952

VMV 6

5.5

Writer

1936

Inspector Palmu's Error

7.8

Writer

1960

Komisario Palmu

Writer

Credits

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Tähdet ovat väärin
6.6
Video
- based on characters created by
- 2010
Helsinki, ikuisesti
7.6
- excerpts from his writings
- 2008
Astrid
TV Movie
- novel "Ei koskaan huomispäivää"
- 1995
Gabriel komm zurück
TV Movie
- Writer
- 1988
Insinööri Jalovaaran uskomaton seikkailu
TV Movie
- story
- 1987
Hentomielinen mies
TV Movie
- story
- 1987
Obcy w domu
TV Movie
- novel
- 1986
Suuri illusioni
4.0
- novel
- 1985
Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä
5.6
- short story
- 1982
Gabriel, tule takaisin
6.8
TV Movie
- play
- 1979
Teatterituokio
7.3
TV Series
- short story "Jäinen saari"
- 1978
Bosorka sa vracia
TV Movie
- play
- 1973
The Curse
6.6
- story
- 1973
Vodkaa, komisario Palmu
5.9
- characters
- 1969
Pariisilaissolmio
6.4
TV Movie
- short story
- 1965

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Height
- 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Born
- September 19, 1908
- Helsinki, Finland
Died
- August 26, 1979
- Helsinki, Finland(undisclosed)
Spouse
- Marjatta Luukkonen1931 - August 26, 1979 (his death, 1 child)
Other works
Book writer, best known for his historical novels.
Publicity listings
- 4 Magazine Cover Photos

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Trivia
"Sinuhe The Egyptian" (1945) is Mika Waltari's most famous book. It was filmed by Michael Curtiz in 1954 as The Egyptian (1954). The story takes place in ancient Egypt 1300 BC. Waltari never visited Egypt himself. He wanted to maintain his vision of Egypt in his mind.