Heikki Paavilainen was born on May 12, 1962 in Valkeakoski, Finland as Heikki Tapani Paavilainen. He is an actor and director, known for Talvisota (1989), Ajolähtö (1982) and Ponterosa (2001). He has been married to Mervi Tulokas since 1990. They have three children.