Erkki Poikonen was born on February 6, 1921 in Naantali, Finland as Erkki Eljas Valdemar Poikonen. He was an actor, known for Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu. (1962), Nummisuutarit (1957) and Juha (1956). He was married to Helvi Annikki Virtala. He died on July 5, 1991.