Leo Jokela was born on January 24, 1927 in Hausjärvi, Finland as Leo Paavali Jokela. He is known for his work on Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961), Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu. (1962) and Rautatie (1973). He was married to Marja-Terttu Vainio and Eila Anna-Liisa Sillantie. He died on May 11, 1975 in Helsinki, Finland.