Background
Sopanen, Jeri Rainer was born on August 14, 1929 in Helsinki, Finland. Arrived in United States, 1950. Son of Rainer and Helvi Raakel (Salminen) Sopanen.
Sopanen, Jeri Rainer was born on August 14, 1929 in Helsinki, Finland. Arrived in United States, 1950. Son of Rainer and Helvi Raakel (Salminen) Sopanen.
Bachelor of Music, Lawrence College, 1952. Bachelor, University Southern California, 1956.
Indiana director photography Sopanen Films, Incorporated, New York York City, from 1966.
With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member Directors Guild American, International Association Theatrical Stage Employees.
Married Carolyn Maier, 1952 (divorced 1956). 1 child, Erik; Married Eileen A. Humeston, 1961 (divorced 1980). Partner Christine Huneke, 1975 (separated 1991).
Children: Anya Maarit, Mark. Married Marja Roth, 2000.