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Renny HarlinActor
Date of Birth: 15.03.1959
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Early Life and Career
Lauri Harjola, later known as Renny Harlin, was born in Finland and began his filmmaking journey with short films and documentaries. In the mid-1980s, he relocated to the United States, making his Hollywood debut with "Born American" (1986).

Hollywood Breakthrough
Harlin's career took off with the action blockbusters "Die Hard 2" (1990) and "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane" (1990). These films cemented his reputation as a leading action director in Hollywood.
Midnight Sun Pictures
In the early 1990s, Harlin founded Midnight Sun Pictures and made his producing debut with "Rambling Rose" (1991), starring Laura Dern and Robert Duvall.
Notable Films
Some of Harlin's most notable subsequent films include:"Cliffhanger" (1993), starring Sylvester Stallone
"Cutthroat Island" (1995), a pirate adventure
"Deep Blue Sea" (1999), a science fiction thriller
Later Career
Harlin continued to direct a variety of films, including:
"The Long Kiss Goodnight" (1996), an action thriller
"Mindhunters" (2004), a crime thriller
"12 Rounds" (2009), an action thriller
Additional Filmography
In addition to the films mentioned above, Harlin also directed:
"A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" (1988)
"Driven" (2001)
"5 Days of War" (2011)
"The Legend of Hercules" (2014)