I decided that, somehow, I had to get out of there and go to Hollywood. I had never been to America.

Renny Harlin is a Finnish film director and producer. He was born in 1959 in Finland and is best known for directing action and horror films such as Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight and Deep Blue Sea. He has also directed several successful sequels, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, and Cutthroat Island. He is known for his fast-paced action sequences and his ability to create suspenseful moments. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including a BAFTA award for Best Direction for Die Hard 2.