Esko Töyri was born on September 6, 1915 in Helsinki, Finland as Esko Törnroos. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu. (1962), Katupeilin takana (1949) and Noita palaa elämään (1952). He died on November 4, 1992 in Kerava, Finland.