Heikki Hietamies was born on July 1, 1933 in Lappeenranta, Finland. He is a writer and actor, known for Kovaa maata (1994), Mother of Mine (2005) and Sydän toivoa täynnä (1997). He has been married to Maija Tervonen since March 30, 1996. He was previously married to Laila Hietamies.