Teuvo Puro was born on November 9, 1884 in Helsinki, Finland as Kaarlo Teuvo Bäckman. He was an actor and director, known for Hyökyaaltoja (1911), Sylvi (1913) and Ollin oppivuodet (1920). He was married to Tyyni Elina Rissanen and Lyyli Kanerva. He died on July 24, 1956 in Helsinki.