Portrait of Renny Harlin

Renny Harlin

Bio: Renny Harlin (born Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola on March 15, 1959) is a Finnish film director and producer, known for his prolific work in the action and horror genres. The peak of his success spanned from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, during which period he directed numerous hits, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and Deep Blue Sea
Born: Sun, Mar 15 1959
Birthplace: Riihimäki, Finland
Renny Harlin is 65 years old
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Poster of The Strangers: Chapter 2
The Strangers: Chapter 2
Renny Harlin will be
66 in The Strangers: Chapter 2
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 01 2025
Poster of The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Chapter 1
Renny Harlin was
65 in The Strangers: Chapter 1
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 15 2024
Poster of The Bricklayer
The Bricklayer
Renny Harlin was
64 in The Bricklayer
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of Refuge
Refuge
Renny Harlin was
64 in Refuge
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 24 2023
Poster of Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
Renny Harlin was
62 in Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of The Misfits
The Misfits
Renny Harlin was
62 in The Misfits
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 03 2021
Poster of Bodies at Rest
Bodies at Rest
Renny Harlin was
60 in Bodies at Rest
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 16 2019
Poster of Legend of the Ancient Sword
Legend of the Ancient Sword
Renny Harlin was
59 in Legend of the Ancient Sword
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Skiptrace
Skiptrace
Renny Harlin was
57 in Skiptrace
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 21 2016
Poster of The Legend of Hercules
The Legend of Hercules
Renny Harlin was
54 in The Legend of Hercules
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Jan 10 2014
Poster of The Dyatlov Pass Incident
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Renny Harlin was
53 in The Dyatlov Pass Incident
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 27 2013
Poster of 5 Days of War
5 Days of War
Renny Harlin was
52 in 5 Days of War
as 'Producer, Director'.
Mon, Jun 06 2011
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Renny Harlin was
51 in The Resident
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Feb 10 2011
Poster of 12 Rounds
12 Rounds
Renny Harlin was
50 in 12 Rounds
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 19 2009
Poster of Cleaner
Cleaner
Renny Harlin was
48 in Cleaner
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 11 2007
Poster of The Covenant
The Covenant
Renny Harlin was
47 in The Covenant
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist: The Beginning
Renny Harlin was
45 in Exorcist: The Beginning
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of Mindhunters
Mindhunters
Renny Harlin was
45 in Mindhunters
as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Driven
Driven
Renny Harlin was
42 in Driven
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Apr 27 2001
Poster of Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea
Renny Harlin was
40 in Deep Blue Sea
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 28 1999
Poster of Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past
Renny Harlin was
39 in Blast from the Past
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Feb 12 1999
Poster of Mistrial
Mistrial
Renny Harlin was
37 in Mistrial
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Nov 02 1996
Poster of The Long Kiss Goodnight
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Renny Harlin was
37 in The Long Kiss Goodnight
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of Cutthroat Island
Cutthroat Island
Renny Harlin was
36 in Cutthroat Island
as 'Producer, Director'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Speechless
Speechless
Renny Harlin was
35 in Speechless
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 16 1994
Poster of The Foot Shooting Party
The Foot Shooting Party
Renny Harlin was
34 in The Foot Shooting Party
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Renny Harlin was
34 in Cliffhanger
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Rambling Rose
Rambling Rose
Renny Harlin was
32 in Rambling Rose
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Renny Harlin was
31 in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 11 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Renny Harlin was
31 in Die Hard 2
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Renny Harlin was
29 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Prison
Prison
Renny Harlin was
28 in Prison
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 08 1987
Poster of Born American
Born American
Renny Harlin was
26 in Born American
as 'Director, Screenplay, Stunt Double'.
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Kohtauspaikka 33
Kohtauspaikka 33
Renny Harlin was
21 in Kohtauspaikka 33
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Custody
Custody
Renny Harlin was
20 in Custody
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Beast
The Beast
Renny Harlin will be
65+ in The Beast
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Postcard Killer
The Postcard Killer
Renny Harlin will be
65+ in The Postcard Killer
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of Carrier
Carrier
Renny Harlin will be
65+ in Carrier
as 'Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Strangers: Chapter 3
The Strangers: Chapter 3
Renny Harlin will be
65+ in The Strangers: Chapter 3
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of Inspector Palmu
Inspector Palmu
Renny Harlin will be
65+ in Inspector Palmu
as 'Director, Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Deep Water
Deep Water
Renny Harlin will be
65+ in Deep Water
as 'Director'.
Unreleased

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Poster of Graceland
Graceland
Renny Harlin was
54+ in Graceland
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Covert Affairs
Covert Affairs
Renny Harlin was
51+ in Covert Affairs
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Renny Harlin was
50+ in White Collar
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Renny Harlin was
48+ in Burn Notice
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Gladiaattorit
Gladiaattorit
Renny Harlin was
33+ in Gladiaattorit
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 06 1993