Kari Heiskanen
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Kari Heiskanen is a prolific Finnish actor with over 70 credited roles since his debut in 1978 upon graduating from the Finnish Theater School. He has also acted in, written and directed several plays, now regarded as one of the pillars of the Helsinki City Theater. Originally focusing on television, he first became well-known for the TV series 'Velipuolikuu' in 1983 and remained a fixture of popular Finnish television series for the remainder of the decade before establishing a greater presence in leading cinematic roles. In 1991 Heiskanen received the State Prize for Cinema and later the Pro Finlandia Medal in 2008.
Known for
Credits
Calamari Union (1985)
as Frank
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Actor
Lain ulkopuolella (1987)
as Jari Jokela
Ambush (1999)
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Lunastus (1997)
as Patrick Sillman
Kaikki pelissä (1994)
as Timo Korpi
Police Investigates (2012)
as Esimies
Laulu (1986)
Actor
Palkkasoturi (1997)
as Ylikoski
Sista leken (1984)
as kärleksparet
Muuttolinnun aika (1991)
as Pekka
Naked Harbour (2012)
as Boss #1
Gracious Night (2021)
as Risto
Three Wise Men (2008)
as Erkki
The House of Branching Love (2009)
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Jousiampuja (1982)
as Aki Savio
Valkoinen kääpiö (1986)
as Martin Borg
Cha Cha Cha (1989)
as Furniture Salesman
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993)
as Timo Harjunpää
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä? (2001)
as Pekka (Voice)
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978)
as Kari Haapanen
Vasen ja oikea (2015)
as Esko Seppänen
The Year of the Wolf (2007)
as Mikko Groman
Young Gods (2003)
as Lawyer
Älä itke Iines (1987)
Actor
Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981)
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Nainen kedolla (2003)
Actor
The Boys of Jesus (1982)
Actor
Brothers (2011)
as Ivar
Kuumat kundit (1976)
as Sepi
Mother Wanted (1989)
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Garbage Prince (2011)
as Juhani Pohjakallio
Void (2018)
as Pihla's father
Harmagedon (1986)
Actor
Playing with Gods (2022)
as Self
God's Teeth (2006)
Actor