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
Naked Harbour (2012)
as Boss #1
The Year of the Wolf (2007)
as Mikko Groman
Calamari Union (1985)
as Frank
The Boys of Jesus (1983)
as Nyrkkeilijä
Nainen kedolla (2003)
Actor
Lunastus (1997)
as Patrick Sillman
Sista leken (1984)
as kärleksparet
The House of Branching Love (2009)
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Kaikki pelissä (1994)
as Timo Korpi
Ambush (1999)
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Jousiampuja (1982)
as Aki Savio
Palkkasoturi (1997)
as Ylikoski
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma (1981)
as Nuori mies
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Actor
Gracious Night (2021)
as Risto
Laulu (1986)
Actor
Cha Cha Cha (1989)
as Furniture Salesman
Muuttolinnun aika (1991)
as Pekka
Police Investigates (2012)
as Esimies
Kuumat kundit (1976)
as Sepi
Three Wise Men (2008)
as Erkki
Lain ulkopuolella (1987)
as Jari Jokela
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993)
as Timo Harjunpää
Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981)
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä? (2001)
as Pekka (Voice)
Valkoinen kääpiö (1986)
as Martin Borg
Young Gods (2003)
as Lawyer
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978)
as Kari Haapanen
Mother Wanted (1989)
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Void (2018)
as Pihla's father
Älä itke Iines (1987)
Actor
Brothers (2011)
as Ivar
Harmagedon (1986)
Actor
Vasen ja oikea (2015)
as Esko Seppänen
Garbage Prince (2011)
as Juhani Pohjakallio
God's Teeth (2006)
Actor
Playing with Gods (2022)
as Self