Martti Talvela was born on February 4, 1935 in Hiitola, Finland. He was an actor, known for Quartet (2012), Boris Godunov (1975) and Fidelio (1970). He was married to Anna Kaariainen. He died on July 22, 1989 in Juva, Finland.
His imposing, velvety bass voice was fit for noble characters but also
for terrific roles like Wagner's Fafner or Fasolt. Anyway, he was one
of the best Finnish singers of every times.
At 6' 7", he was the tallest singer of his century.