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Kari Heiskanen

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1955-03-16 (69 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 45

Movies 35

TV Shows 10

self 3

Self / Host

Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa (2024)

Self

Kari Heiskanen

Biography

Filmography

all 45

Movies 35

TV Shows 10

self 3

Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa (2024)

Playing with Gods (2022)

Gracious Night (2021)

Void (2018)

Ryhmäteatteri (2018)

Vasen ja oikea (2015)

Black Widows (2014)

Kansan mies (2013)

Police Investigates (2012)

Naked Harbour (2012)

Garbage Prince (2011)

Virta (2011)

Brothers (2011)

The House of Branching Love (2009)

Three Wise Men (2008)

The Year of the Wolf (2007)

God's Teeth (2006)

Kirje isältä (2003)

Nainen kedolla (2003)

Young Gods (2003)

Ambush (1999)

Presidentin mies (1998)

Lunastus (1997)

Palkkasoturi (1997)

Kaikki pelissä (1994)

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993)

Muuttolinnun aika (1991)

Huojuva talo (1990)

Mother Wanted (1989)

Cha Cha Cha (1989)

Lain ulkopuolella (1987)

Älä itke Iines (1987)

Harmagedon (1986)

Valkoinen kääpiö (1986)

Calamari Union (1985)

Mutapainin ystävät (1984)

Sista leken (1984)

Velipuolikuu (1983)

Onnentyttö (1983)

The Archer (1982)

The Age of Iron (1982)

The Boys of Jesus (1982)

Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981)

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978)

Kuumat kundit (1976)

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1955-03-16 (69 years old)

Birth NameKari Olavi Heiskanen

Birth PlaceHämeenlinna, Finland

RelationshipsSara Paavolainen (1980 - 2004)

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

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1955-03-16 (69 years old)

Birth Name
Kari Olavi Heiskanen

Birth Place
Hämeenlinna, Finland

Relationships
Sara Paavolainen (1980 - 2004)

Siblings
Ilkka Heiskanen

Citizenships
Finland

Residences
Ikaalinen, Finland

Also Known As
Kari Olavi Heiskanen

Awards
Jussi 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