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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2024
Poster of The Bricklayer
The Bricklayer
Renny Harlin was 64 in The Bricklayer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of Refuge
Refuge
Renny Harlin was 64 in Refuge as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of The Misfits
The Misfits
Renny Harlin was 62 in The Misfits as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 2021
Poster of Bodies at Rest
Bodies at Rest
Renny Harlin was 60 in Bodies at Rest as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Skiptrace
Skiptrace
Renny Harlin was 57 in Skiptrace as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2013
Poster of 5 Days of War
5 Days of War
Renny Harlin was 52 in 5 Days of War as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2011
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Renny Harlin was 51 in The Resident as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 2011
Poster of 12 Rounds
12 Rounds
Renny Harlin was 50 in 12 Rounds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 2009
Poster of Cleaner
Cleaner
Renny Harlin was 48 in Cleaner as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 2007
Poster of The Covenant
The Covenant
Renny Harlin was 47 in The Covenant as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist: The Beginning
Renny Harlin was 45 in Exorcist: The Beginning as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of Mindhunters
Mindhunters
Renny Harlin was 45 in Mindhunters as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Driven
Driven
Renny Harlin was 42 in Driven as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2001
Poster of Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea
Renny Harlin was 40 in Deep Blue Sea as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1999
Poster of Mistrial
Mistrial
Renny Harlin was 37 in Mistrial as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of Cutthroat Island
Cutthroat Island
Renny Harlin was 36 in Cutthroat Island as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Speechless
Speechless
Renny Harlin was 35 in Speechless as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Renny Harlin was 34 in Cliffhanger as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Rambling Rose
Rambling Rose
Renny Harlin was 32 in Rambling Rose as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Renny Harlin was 31 in Die Hard 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Prison
Prison
Renny Harlin was 28 in Prison as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 1987
Poster of Born American
Born American
Renny Harlin was 26 in Born American as 'Director, Screenplay, Stunt Double'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Kohtauspaikka 33
Kohtauspaikka 33
Renny Harlin was 21 in Kohtauspaikka 33 as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Custody
Custody
Renny Harlin was 20 in Custody as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Beast
The Beast
Renny Harlin will be 65+ in The Beast as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Postcard Killer
The Postcard Killer
Renny Harlin will be 65+ in The Postcard Killer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Carrier
Carrier
Renny Harlin will be 65+ in Carrier as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Strangers: Chapter 3
The Strangers: Chapter 3
Renny Harlin will be 65+ in The Strangers: Chapter 3 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Inspector Palmu
Inspector Palmu
Renny Harlin will be 65+ in Inspector Palmu as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Deep Water
Deep Water
Renny Harlin will be 65+ in Deep Water as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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