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