Martti Pokela was born on January 23, 1924 in Haapavesi, Finland as Martti Eliel Pokela. He was an actor and composer, known for Heleä helluntaiaatto laulaen, soittaen ja tanhuten (1958), Piis, piis, pikkulintu (1965) and Stella Polaris (1967). He was married to Marjatta Pokela. He died on August 23, 2007 in Helsinki, Finland.