Sakari Jurkka was born on September 16, 1923 in Oulu, Finland as Heikki Sakari Jurkka. He was an actor and director, known for Nitrokabinetti (1997), Noita palaa elämään (1952) and Säkkijärven polkka (1955). He was married to Helen Elde, Anja Kola and Tuija Räikkönen. He died on December 13, 2012 in Espoo, Finland.