Turo Pajala
Biography
Turo Pajala was a Finnish actor who made his mark with the leading role of Taisto Kasurinen in Aki Kaurismäki's Ariel (1988), for which he won the Bronze St. George award at the 16th Moscow International Film Festival. He also played notable roles in films like Hamlet Goes Business and Palkkasoturi, before withdrawing from the public eye following a personal downturn. His final appearances came in Kulkurin taivas (1998) and Taivaan tulet (2007).