Sakari Puurunen was born on July 25, 1921 in Iisalmi, Finland. He was a director and actor, known for
Viimeiset kiusaukset (1984),
Ennen kuin me kaikki olemme hukkuneet (1972) and
Iisakki Juntilla oli monta poikaa (1975). He was married to
Eeva-Kaarina Volanen and Aino Kaisa Marja Lyytikäinen. He died on August 5, 2000.