Nyrki Tapiovaara was born on September 10, 1911 in Helsingin mlk., Finland as Veikko Nyyrikki Tapiovaara. He was a director and writer, known for Miehen tie (1940), Herra Lahtinen lähtee lipettiin (1939) and Kaksi Vihtoria (1939). He died on February 29, 1940 in Tohmajärvi, Finland.