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Pekka Lehtosaari

b. 1961

Finnish director and screenwriter

Film director Screenwriter Voice actor
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Born 1961. Pekka Lehtosaari is a Finnish film director, screenwriter and voice actor.

Pekka Lehtosaari (born 10 February 1961) is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing Finnish-language dubbings of international films, starting with The Rescuers Down Under in 1990. He directed the Finnish dubbing of My Neighbor Totoro.

Movies Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996), directing. Vares (2004), screenwriting. Quest for a Heart (2007), screenwriting, directing. Dark Floors (2008), screenwriting.

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Important facts

Born
10 February 1961, Helsinki
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, voice actor
Nationality
Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pekka Lehtosaari?

Finnish director and screenwriter

When was Pekka Lehtosaari born?

Pekka Lehtosaari was born on 10 February 1961 in Helsinki.

What is Pekka Lehtosaari's occupation?

Pekka Lehtosaari is a film director, screenwriter and voice actor.

What nationality is Pekka Lehtosaari?

Pekka Lehtosaari is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pekka Lehtosaari

· Wikidata: Q7161087

· DBpedia: Pekka Lehtosaari

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