Acting
Esa Saario
FI cinema · 20 credits
Born
22 November 1931
Died
26 September 2025 (aged 93)
Birthplace
Nummi, Finland
Esa Saario was a Finnish actor and singer. Saario was an actor at the Finnish National Theater from 1958 until his retirement in 1997. Saario's film roles included the social democratic politician Janne Kivivuori in the films Under the North Star, and Akseli and Elina, based on the novels by Väinö Linna. Saario also voiced numerous animated films and series. His most famous voice roles included King Triton in The Little Mermaid and Mufasa in The Lion King in their Finnish dubs.
Known for
Filmography
Quest for a Heart
as Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
as Joulupukki (voice)
Farewell, Mr. President
as Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
Akallinen mies
as Arttu Syyskylä
Niskavuori
as Kaarlo Niskavuori
Akaton mies
as Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen
Ruskan jälkeen
as Paavo Tyni
An Unknown Friend
as Tietokoneoperaattori
Trust
as Kullervo Manner
Meiltähän tämä käy
as tuomari Ketonen
Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu
as Inspector Kurki
Akseli and Elina
as Janne Kivivuori
Here, Beneath the North Star
as Janne Kivivuori
Totuus on armoton
as Itkonen
Ihana seikkailu
as Henrik Södersvans
Kankkulan kaivolla
as Esa Saario
Oho, sanoi Eemeli
as (uncredited)
Tytön huivi
as (uncredited)