Kari Heiskanen
Known for Acting · 52 credits
- Born
- 1955-03-16 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Hämeenlinna, Finland
- Also known as
- Kari Olavi 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.
Known For
TV Shows (16)
Team Ahma
1998
as Stadilainen
Black Widows
2014
as Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen
Uudisraivaaja
2006
as Rami Laine
Harjunpää ja heimolaiset
1995
as Timo Harjunpää
Sunnuntailounas
2018
as Koljonen
Virta
2011
as Martti Hallikainen
Queen of Fucking Everything
2025
as Lars
Kansan mies
2013
as Tuomas Lagerqvist
Velipuolikuu
1983
The Age of Iron
1982
as Jouko
Huojuva talo
1990
as Eero Markku
Mutapainin ystävät
1984
as Various Characters
Kirje isältä
2003
as Paroni Leopold
Presidentin mies
1998
as Pentti Lopola
Tabu
1986
Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa
2024
as Self / Host
Movies (36)
Calamari Union
1985
as Frank
Ryhmäteatteri
2018
Lain ulkopuolella
1987
as Jari Jokela
Ambush
1999
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Lunastus
1997
as Patrick Sillman
Kaikki pelissä
1994
as Timo Korpi
Police Investigates
2012
as Esimies
Laulu
1986
Palkkasoturi
1997
as Ylikoski
Sista leken
1984
as kärleksparet
Muuttolinnun aika
1991
as Pekka
Naked Harbour
2012
as Boss #1
Gracious Night
2021
as Risto
Three Wise Men
2008
as Erkki
The House of Branching Love
2009
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Jousiampuja
1982
as Aki Savio
Valkoinen kääpiö
1986
as Martin Borg
Cha Cha Cha
1989
as Furniture Salesman
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
1993
as Timo Harjunpää
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
2001
as Pekka (Voice)
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
1978
as Kari Haapanen
Vasen ja oikea
2015
as Esko Seppänen
The Year of the Wolf
2007
as Mikko Groman
Young Gods
2003
as Lawyer
Älä itke Iines
1987
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
1981
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Nainen kedolla
2003
The Boys of Jesus
1982
Brothers
2011
as Ivar
Kuumat kundit
1976
as Sepi
Mother Wanted
1989
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Garbage Prince
2011
as Juhani Pohjakallio
Void
2018
as Pihla's father
Harmagedon
1986
Playing with Gods
2022
as Self
God's Teeth
2006
About Kari 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 re… With 52 credits spanning from 1976 to 2025, Kari Heiskanen has appeared in 36 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kari Heiskanen Movies
- Calamari Union (1985) — as Frank
- Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
- Lain ulkopuolella (1987) — as Jari Jokela
- Ambush (1999) — as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
- Lunastus (1997) — as Patrick Sillman
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