Kari Heiskanen
Kari Heiskanen
Born 16/03/1955 in Hämeenlinna, Finland

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.

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.

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Filmography (Movies)

Playing with Gods

Playing with Gods

Character:Self

Release Date:18/09/2022

Gracious Night

Gracious Night

Character:Risto

Release Date:08/10/2021

Void

Void

Character:Pihla's father

Release Date:28/09/2018

Ryhmäteatteri

Ryhmäteatteri

Character:

Release Date:03/02/2018

Vasen ja oikea

Vasen ja oikea

Character:Esko Seppänen

Release Date:11/01/2015

Police Investigates

Police Investigates

Character:Esimies

Release Date:08/03/2012

Naked Harbour

Naked Harbour

Character:Boss #1

Release Date:03/02/2012

Garbage Prince

Garbage Prince

Character:Juhani Pohjakallio

Release Date:29/07/2011

Brothers

Brothers

Character:Ivar

Release Date:18/03/2011

The House of Branching Love

The House of Branching Love

Character:Neighbour (Lauri)

Release Date:21/08/2009

Three Wise Men

Three Wise Men

Character:Erkki

Release Date:14/11/2008

The Year of the Wolf

The Year of the Wolf

Character:Mikko Groman

Release Date:02/02/2007

God's Teeth

God's Teeth

Character:

Release Date:22/09/2006

Nainen kedolla

Nainen kedolla

Character:

Release Date:27/10/2003

Young Gods

Young Gods

Character:Lawyer

Release Date:24/10/2003

Ambush

Ambush

Character:Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari

Release Date:22/01/1999

Lunastus

Lunastus

Character:Patrick Sillman

Release Date:25/04/1997

Palkkasoturi

Palkkasoturi

Character:Ylikoski

Release Date:18/04/1997

Kaikki pelissä

Kaikki pelissä

Character:Timo Korpi

Release Date:15/04/1994

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät

Character:Timo Harjunpää

Release Date:24/09/1993

Muuttolinnun aika

Muuttolinnun aika

Character:Pekka

Release Date:29/03/1991

Mother Wanted

Mother Wanted

Character:Timo Nieminen, Timppa

Release Date:27/01/1989

Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha

Character:Furniture Salesman

Release Date:20/01/1989

Lain ulkopuolella

Lain ulkopuolella

Character:Jari Jokela

Release Date:30/10/1987

Älä itke Iines

Älä itke Iines

Character:

Release Date:20/02/1987

Harmagedon

Harmagedon

Character:

Release Date:28/03/1986

Laulu

Laulu

Character:

Release Date:04/03/1986

Valkoinen kääpiö

Valkoinen kääpiö

Character:Martin Borg

Release Date:14/02/1986

Calamari Union

Calamari Union

Character:Frank

Release Date:08/02/1985

Sista leken

Sista leken

Character:kärleksparet

Release Date:18/03/1984

Jousiampuja

Jousiampuja

Character:Aki Savio

Release Date:08/10/1982

The Boys of Jesus

The Boys of Jesus

Character:

Release Date:01/01/1982

Kauhea murhamies Lalli

Kauhea murhamies Lalli

Character:Kestikka Hyväneuvo

Release Date:08/05/1981

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin

Character:Kari Haapanen

Release Date:06/10/1978

Kuumat kundit

Kuumat kundit

Character:Sepi

Release Date:19/11/1976

Television Appearances

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