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About Renny Harlin
Regarded as the most successful Finnish filmmaker revenue-wise on the international scene, Renny Harlin has been in the business since 1980. He got his start as a director of commercials films for several brands. He made his feature film directorial debut with “Born American”, which was released in 1986 with funding from the United States. At the time, it was the most expensive Finnish film ever made. Since then, he has made popular films such as “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane”, “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master”, “Deep Blue Sea”, “Cliffhanger” and “Die Hard 2”.
Family Life
He was born to a nurse mother Liisa Koskiluoma and a physician father, Oiva Harjola. His father’s surname was originally Harlin, which Renny adopted in 1987. American actress, Geena Davis is his ex-wife. She divorced him in 1998, a year after his infidelity resulted in the birth of a son with her personal secretary. In 2021, he married Johanna Kokkila.
Achievements
He has won an Independent Spirit Award and a Jussi Award.
Trivia
He wrote 54 episodes of the Finnish television program, “Gladiaattorit”.
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F.A.Q. about Renny Harlin
When is his birthday?
Renny Harlin's birthday is on March 15, 1959.
In how many days is his birthday?
Renny Harlin's birthday is in 353 days
How old is he?
He is 65 years old.
Where is Renny Harlin from?
He was born in Riihimäki, Finland.