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.
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Filmography
all 42
Movies 33
TV Shows 9
self 2
Self / Host
Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa (2024)
TV
Self
Playing with Gods (2022)
Movie
Doctor
Gracious Night (2021)
Movie
Pihla's father
Void (2018)
Movie
6
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Movie
Esko Seppänen
Vasen ja oikea (2015)
Movie
Bror 'Buntta' Pentikäinen
Black Widows (2014)
TV
Tuomas Lagerqvist
Kansan mies (2013)
TV
Esimies
Police Investigates (2012)
Movie
Boss #1
Naked Harbour (2012)
Movie
Juhani Pohjakallio
Garbage Prince (2011)
Movie
Martti Hallikainen
Virta (2011)
TV
Ivar
Brothers (2011)
Movie
Neighbour (Lauri)
The House of Branching Love (2009)
Movie
Erkki
Three Wise Men (2008)
Movie
Mikko Groman
The Year of the Wolf (2007)
Movie
6
Pastori
God's Teeth (2006)
Movie
Paroni Leopold
Kirje isältä (2003)
TV
Nainen kedolla (2003)
Movie
Lawyer
Young Gods (2003)
Movie
6
Korpr. Jussi Lukkari
Ambush (1999)
Movie
Pentti Lopola
Presidentin mies (1998)
TV
Chaplain Patrick Sillman
Lunastus (1997)
Movie
Ylikoski - The Blond
Palkkasoturi (1997)
Movie
Timo Korpi
Kaikki pelissä (1994)
Movie
Timo Harjunpää
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993)
Movie
Pekka
Muuttolinnun aika (1991)
Movie
Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Mother Wanted (1989)
Movie
Furniture Salesman
Cha Cha Cha (1989)
Movie
Jari
Lain ulkopuolella (1987)
Movie
Älä itke Iines (1987)
Movie
Harmagedon (1986)
Movie
Martin Johannes Borg
Valkoinen kääpiö (1986)
Movie
Frank
Calamari Union (1985)
Movie
Various Characters
Mutapainin ystävät (1984)
TV
kärleksparet
Sista leken (1984)
Movie
Various Characters
Velipuolikuu (1983)
TV
Jouko
The Age of Iron (1982)
TV
Nyrkkeilijä
The Boys of Jesus (1982)
Movie
Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981)
Movie
Kari Haapanen
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978)
Movie
Sepi
Kuumat kundit (1976)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-03-16 (69 years old)
Birth NameKari Olavi Heiskanen
Birth PlaceHämeenlinna, Finland
RelationshipsSara Paavolainen (1980-01-01 - 2004-01-01)
SiblingsIlkka Heiskanen
CitizenshipsFinland
ResidencesIkaalinen, Finland
Also Known AsKari Olavi Heiskanen
AwardsJussi Award for Best Supporting Actor, Finnish State Prize for Cinema, Jussi Award for Best Leading Actor, Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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