Leif Salmén was born on January 19, 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Lohtu - päänsekoittamisen lyhyt kulttuurihistoria (1997), Ajankohtainen kakkonen ja A-studio 40 v (2009) and Vaalit 87 (1987). He was previously married to Sinikka Sokka and Maria Romantschuk.