Mikko Kouki

Mikko Kouki (born 14 September 1967) is a Finnish actor, theatre director and screenwriter. He has appeared in more than thirty films since 1986.

Early life and education
Kouki comes from a family of actors, including his father, Tapio Kouki, his aunt Marja-Leena Kouki and his uncle Juhani Kouki. The actor and singer Samuli Edelmann is his cousin. He attended Kallio High School in Helsinki. He graduated from University of the Arts Helsinki in Theatre Arts in 1991, but did not find the course a good preparation for work.

Career
Kouki was the first director of Linnateatteri in Turku, from 2003 to 2012. He went on to direct the Oulu City Theatre between 2012 and 2014. He led the restoration of Turku City Theatre, and is its director.

He has won two Jussi Awards: best screenplay for Frozen City and best supporting actor for Man Exposed, both films released in 2006 and given Jussi Awards in 2007.

Personal life
Kouki is married to the writer Niina Repo. They live in Turku and have two children.