He is most famous for the series of four Inspector Palmu movies, based on the character created by Mika Waltari.

During his long career, he won seven Jussi Awards, including a concrete Jussi for lifetime achievement,[3] and received numerous other commendations.

[4] He was also one of the screenwriters for the 1968 film Here, Beneath the North Star, directed by Edvin Laine.

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