Kari Heiskanen
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-03-16 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Kari Heiskanen
Biography
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.
Acting
(2022)
Playing with Gods
as Self
(2021)
Gracious Night
as Risto
(2018)
Void
as Pihla's father
(2018)
(2015)
Vasen ja oikea
as Esko Seppänen
(2012)
Naked Harbour
as Boss #1
(2012)
Police Investigates
as Esimies
(2011)
Brothers
as Ivar
(2011)
Garbage Prince
as Juhani Pohjakallio
(2009)
The House of Branching Love
as Neighbour (Lauri)
(2008)
Three Wise Men
as Erkki
(2007)
The Year of the Wolf
as Mikko Groman
(2006)
(2003)
Young Gods
as Lawyer
(2003)
(1999)
Ambush
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
(1997)
Lunastus
as Patrick Sillman
(1997)
Palkkasoturi
as Ylikoski
(1994)
Kaikki pelissä
as Timo Korpi
(1993)
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
as Timo Harjunpää
(1991)
Muuttolinnun aika
as Pekka
(1989)
Cha Cha Cha
as Furniture Salesman
(1989)
Mother Wanted
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
(1987)
Lain ulkopuolella
as Jari Jokela
(1987)
(1986)
Valkoinen kääpiö
as Martin Borg
(1986)
(1985)
Calamari Union
as Frank
(1984)
Sista leken
as kärleksparet
(1982)
(1982)
Jousiampuja
as Aki Savio
(1981)
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
(1978)
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
as Kari Haapanen
(1976)
Kuumat kundit
as Sepi
Crew
(2021)
Gracious Night
Dialogue
(2011)
Brothers
Dialogue
(2008)
Three Wise Men
Dialogue