Ilmi Parkkari was born on April 6, 1926 in Uusikirkko V.L., Finland as Ilmi Aino Parkkari. She was an actress, known for Gabriel, tule takaisin (1951), Pakolaiset (1977) and Rakas lurjus (1955). She was married to Raoul Palmgren. She died on May 14, 1979 in Kangasala, Finland.