Tapio Tapiovaara was born on 7 November 1908 in Sortavala, Finland. He was an art director and writer, known for Noc poslubna (1959), Mr. Lahtinen Takes French Leave (1939) and Kun on tunteet (1954). He was married to Ulla Helena Karlström. He died on 16 October 1982 in Leningrad, USSR.