Mikko Johannes Leppilampi is a Finnish actor, musician, and TV host. He is the son of Jukka Leppilampi, a Finnish gospel musician. Leppilampi is considered to be one of the most promising stars of Finland's movie industry in the new millennium. He shot to fame as a result of his debut movie Helmiä ja sikoja, for which he also won a Jussi award.
In the 2005 film Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa, he starred as a poet in the early 20th century when Finland was part of Russia, working with actors such as Vesa-Matti Loiri and director Timo Koivusalo.
In addition to acting, Leppilampi has been actively involved in the music scene. His first full-length album, which bears his name, was published on 10 May 2006. He has also sung on the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in.
On 10–12 May 2007 Leppilampi hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki together with television host Jaana Pelkonen. In the 2008 edition he was the spokesperson for YLE, announcing the results of the Finnish televote.
At the 30. August 2018 began Leppilampi presenting Jahti, the Finnish version of The Chase quiz show.
| Date of Birth | 22nd September 1978 |
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| Age | 46 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Country | Finland |
| Current City | Pälkäne |
| Birth Place | Pälkäne |
| Nationality | Finland |
| Citizenship | Finland |
| Spouses | Emilia Vuorisalmi |
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| Relatives | Olli Keskinen |
| Instruments | voice |
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| Occupation | musician, singer, film actor, presenter |
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