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Matti Nykänen(1963-2019)

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Matti Nykänen was born on 17 July 1963 in Jyväskylä, Finland. He was married to Pia Talonpoika, Mervi Tapola, Sari Paanala, Pia Hynninen and Tiina Hassinen. He died on 4 February 2019 in Lappeenranta, Finland.
BornJuly 17, 1963
DiedFebruary 4, 2019(55)
BornJuly 17, 1963
DiedFebruary 4, 2019(55)
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Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
5.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2006
Lamastalgia
TV Series
  • Soundtrack
Matti Nykänen in Matti Nykänen - omin sanoin (2016)
Matti Nykänen - omin sanoin
6.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 2016
Teemu Selänne, Mika Häkkinen, Kalle Palander, Marcus Grönholm, Kiira Korpi, and Jarkko Nieminen in Supertähdet (2016)
Supertähdet
5.7
TV Series
  • Self

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  • Matti Nykänen in Matti Nykänen - omin sanoin (2016)
    Matti Nykänen - omin sanoin
    6.4
    • performer: "Vain mäkimies voi tietää sen", "V-tyyli", "Samaa nauhaa", "Mäkikotka ja häkkilintu"
    • 2016
  • Lamastalgia
    TV Series
    • performer: "Markiisi De Sade"
    • 2010
  • Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
    Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
    5.9
    • performer: "V-tyyli", "Kingi", "Samaa nauhaa", "Yllätysten yö"
    • 2006

Personal details

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    • Official Site
  • Height
    • 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
  • Born
    • July 17, 1963
    • Jyväskylä, Finland
  • Died
    • February 4, 2019
    • Lappeenranta, Finland
  • Spouses
      Pia Talonpoika2014 - February 4, 2019 (his death)
  • Other works
    Has been working as a singer and has recorded three music albums: Yllätysten yö (1992), Samurai (1993) and Ehkä otin, ehkä en (2006).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    One of the best ski jumpers of all times: has won 5 Olympic medals (4 gold medals), 15 World Championships medals (5 gold medals).
  • Nickname
    • Masa-Hiiri

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