Eino Jurkka was born on February 9, 1894 in Helsinki, Finland as Eino Heikki Rothström. He was an actor and director, known for Vihtori ja Klaara (1939), Herra johtajan 'harha-askel' (1940) and Kaksi Vihtoria (1939). He was married to Emmi Jurkka. He died on February 12, 1953 in Helsinki.