Elis Sella was born on September 25, 1930 in Viipuri, Finland as Elis Elieser Salutskij. He was an actor, known for Jäniksen vuosi (1977), Porttikielto taivaaseen (1990) and Papin perhe (1962). He was married to Seela Sella. He died on December 8, 1992 in Helsinki, Finland.