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
Pihla's father

Void (2018)
Movie
6
Esko Seppänen

Vasen ja oikea (2015)
Movie
Bror 'Buntta' Pentikäinen

Black Widows (2014)
TV
Tuomas Lagerqvist

Kansan mies (2013)
TV
Boss #1

Naked Harbour (2012)
Movie
Juhani Pohjakallio

Garbage Prince (2011)
Movie
Martti Hallikainen

Virta (2011)
TV
Neighbour (Lauri)

The House of Branching Love (2009)
Movie
Mikko Groman

The Year of the Wolf (2007)
Movie
6
Pastori

God's Teeth (2006)
Movie
Paroni Leopold

Kirje isältä (2003)
TV
Pekka Kannisto

Nainen kedolla (2003)
Movie
Juristi

Young Gods (2003)
Movie
6
Korpr. Jussi Lukkari

Ambush (1999)
Movie
Pentti Lopola

Presidentin mies (1998)
TV
Patrick Sillman

Lunastus (1997)
Movie
Ylikoski - The Blond

Palkkasoturi (1997)
Movie
Timo Korpi

Kaikki pelissä (1994)
Movie
Timo Harjunpää

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993)
Movie
Eero Markku

Huojuva talo (1990)
TV
Timo Nieminen, Timppa

Mother Wanted (1989)
Movie
Furniture Salesman

Cha Cha Cha (1989)
Movie
Näyttelijä

Harmagedon (1986)
Movie
Martin Johannes Borg

Valkoinen kääpiö (1986)
Movie
Various Characters

Mutapainin ystävät (1984)
TV
kärleksparet

Sista leken (1984)
Movie
Various Characters

Velipuolikuu (1983)
TV
Kitaristi

Onnentyttö (1983)
Movie
Aki Savio

The Archer (1982)
Movie
Nyrkkeilijä

The Boys of Jesus (1982)
Movie
Kestikka Hyväneuvo

Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981)
Movie
Kari Haapanen

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978)
Movie
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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
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