Ralf Långbacka was born on November 20, 1932 in Närpiö, Finland as Ralf Runar Långbacka. He is a director and writer, known for Herr Puntila och hans dräng Matti (1979), Serveringshissen (1965) and Yhdeksän miehen saappaat (1969). He has been married to Runa Birgitta Danielsson since 1961. They have three children.