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