Mikko Johannes Leppilampi (b. September 22, 1978 in Pälkäne, Finland) is a Finnish actor and musician who is the son of Jukka Leppilampi (b.1954), a Finnish gospel musician. Leppilampi is considered to be one of the most promising stars of Finland's movie industry in the new millennium. He shot to fame as a result of his debut movie Helmiä ja sikoja, for which he also won a Jussi award.
In the 2005 film Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa, he starred as a poet in the early 20th century when Finland was part of Russia, working with actors such as Vesa-Matti Loiri and director Timo Koivusalo.
Leppilampi is currently filming Stone's War, in which he will portray Lieutenant Laakso.
In addition to acting, Leppilampi has been actively involved in the music scene. His first full-length album, which bears his name, was published on May 10, 2006. He has also sung on the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in.
Leppilampi has a daughter, Lilia (born October 31, 2005), with his wife Emilia Leppilampi (née Vuorisalmi), whom he married in summer 2006.
On 12 May 2007 Leppilampi hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki together with television host Jaana Pelkonen.
Engaged to Emilia Vuorisalmi. They have a daughter, Lilia, born in October 31, 2005.
Married Emilia Vuorisalmi on August 19th, 2006 in Finland.
