Pertti Maisala was born on June 19, 1939 in Ristijärvi, Finland. He is a writer and cinematographer, known for
Yö vai päivä (1962),
Pockpicket - Katkelmia helsinkiläisen porvarisnuoren elämästä (1968) and
Vanhan valtaus (1968). He was previously married to
Elina Salo.