Arto Melleri was born on September 7, 1956 in Lappajärvi, Finland. He was a writer and actor, known for Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa (1990), Siriuksen vieraat (1987) and Nuorallatanssijan kuolema eli kuinka Pete Q sai siivet (1978). He was married to Nadja Pyykkö. He died on May 13, 2005 in Helsinki, Finland.