- Born
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- Birth nameLeo Paavali Jokela
- Height5′ 4½″ (1.64 m)
- Leo Jokela was born on January 24, 1927 in Hausjärvi, Finland. He was an actor, known for Gas, Inspector Palmu! (1961), Inspector Palmu's Error (1960) and The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (1962). He was married to Marja-Terttu Vainio and Eila Anna-Liisa Sillantie. He died on May 11, 1975 in Helsinki, Finland.
- SpousesMarja-Terttu Vainio(1957 - May 11, 1975) (his death, 3 children)Eila Anna-Liisa Sillantie(1948 - 1952) (divorced, 2 children)
- His hobby was knitting, he used to knit sweaters and socks for his family.
- Recorded a dozen comic songs in the 60s and 70s. Even though, his most famous performance - the song "Silmät tummat niin kuin syksyinen yö" (Eyes Dark as an Autumn Night) - was never recorded. It can be heard in the film "Komisario Palmun erehdys" (1960) only.
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