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
Ambush (1999)
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Annabel Lee (1990)
as Pauli
Kaikki pelissä (1994)
as Timo Korpi
Naked Harbour (2012)
as Boss #1
Sista leken (1984)
as kärleksparet
Lain ulkopuolella (1987)
as Jari Jokela
The House of Branching Love (2009)
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Laulu (1986)
Actor
The Year of the Wolf (2007)
as Mikko Groman
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Actor
Lunastus (1997)
as Patrick Sillman
Nainen kedolla (2003)
Actor
Police Investigates (2012)
as Esimies
Muuttolinnun aika (1991)
as Pekka
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993)
as Timo Harjunpää
Jousiampuja (1982)
as Aki Savio
Palkkasoturi (1997)
as Ylikoski
The Boys of Jesus (1983)
as Nyrkkeilijä
Gracious Night (2021)
as Risto
Three Wise Men (2008)
as Erkki
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma (1981)
as Nuori mies
Cha Cha Cha (1989)
as Furniture Salesman
Kuumat kundit (1976)
as Sepi
Valkoinen kääpiö (1986)
as Martin Borg
Älä itke Iines (1987)
Actor
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978)
as Kari Haapanen
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä? (2001)
as Pekka (Voice)
Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981)
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Mother Wanted (1989)
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Void (2018)
as Pihla's father
Young Gods (2003)
as Lawyer
Brothers (2011)
as Ivar
Harmagedon (1986)
Actor
Garbage Prince (2011)
as Juhani Pohjakallio
Vasen ja oikea (2015)
as Esko Seppänen
God's Teeth (2006)
Actor
Playing with Gods (2022)
as Self