Acting
Kari Heiskanen
FI, SV cinema · 38 credits
Born
16 March 1955 (age 71)
Birthplace
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Also known as Kari Olavi Heiskanen
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
Filmography
Gracious Night
as Risto, Dialogue
Void
as Pihla's father
Vasen ja oikea
as Esko Seppänen
Police Investigates
as Esimies
Naked Harbour
as Boss #1
Garbage Prince
as Juhani Pohjakallio
Brothers
as Ivar, Dialogue
The House of Branching Love
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Three Wise Men
as Erkki, Dialogue
The Year of the Wolf
as Mikko Groman
Young Gods
as Lawyer
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
as Pekka (Voice)
Ambush
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Lunastus
as Patrick Sillman
Palkkasoturi
as Ylikoski
Kaikki pelissä
as Timo Korpi
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
as Timo Harjunpää
Muuttolinnun aika
as Pekka
Annabel Lee
as Pauli
Cha Cha Cha
as Furniture Salesman
Mother Wanted
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Lain ulkopuolella
as Jari Jokela
Valkoinen kääpiö
as Martin Borg
Laulu
Actor
Calamari Union
as Frank
Sista leken
as kärleksparet
Jeesuksen pojat
1983
The Boys of Jesus
as Nyrkkeilijä
Jousiampuja
as Aki Savio
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma
as Nuori mies
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
as Kari Haapanen
Kuumat kundit
as Sepi