Pirkko Karppi was born on September 3, 1926 in Helsinki, Finland as Pirkko Kyllikki Karppi. She was an actress, known for 'Minäkö isä!' (1954), Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu. (1962) and Isän vanha ja uusi (1955). She was married to Pentti Oskari Salonen. She died on May 22, 1975.