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Kari Väänänen
Actor

Kari Väänänen

17 Sep 1953Born
73Age
85Credits
Ivalo, FinlandBirthplace

Biography

Kari Kyösti Väänänen (born 17 September 1953 in Ivalo) is a Finnish actor and director. Domestically he is a member of the Ryhmäteatteri group of actors. He was introduced to international audiences by Aki Kaurismäki; and belongs to the list of his "trusted" stable of actors.

His most challenging role has been the eponymous mafia hitman of Rosso, for which he learned all his lines phonetically, without previously speaking a word of Italian. Kari Väänänen was featured in Star Wreck, a Finnish sci-fi parody where he played the Russian president. He also starred in Jim Jarmusch's 1991 film Night on Earth.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 85 credits.

  1. 2024The MissileFilm: Uutis-Seppo
  2. 2022The Grump: In Search of an EscortFilm: Tarmo
  3. 2022The Man Who DiedSeries: Lääkäri Järvinen (6 episodes)
  4. 2019FingerporiFilm: Homelius
  5. 2019Master ChengFilm: Romppainen
  6. 2018RyhmäteatteriFilm
  7. 2017Kiwi ChristmasFilm: Santa
  8. 2017Lapland Odyssey 3Film: Räihäsen isä
  9. 2017KajaaniFilm: Arvo
  10. 2015Dirty HandsFilm: Ivan
  11. 2015We Are the Pirates of the RoadsFilm: Hurja-Kaarlo
  12. 2013Arne's LegacyFilm
  13. 2012The Rise and Fall of a FriendshipFilm: Jalo Rautakumpu
  14. 2011Let My People Go !Film: Mr. Tiilikainen
  15. 2009Backwood PhilosopherFilm: Severi, Director, Screenplay
  16. 2009The House of Branching LoveFilm: Niilo
  17. 2009One Foot UnderFilm: Salmela
  18. 2008SuojelijatSeries: Isä (10 episodes)
  19. 2007Christmas StoryFilm: Iisakki
  20. 2007Taivaan tuletSeries: Kauko Junni, Director, Writer, Creator (36 episodes)
  21. 2007V2: Dead AngelFilm: Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen
  22. 2006Rock'n Roll Never DiesFilm: Laakkonen
  23. 2006Onni von SopanenFilm: P.E. teacher
  24. 2006Lehmän vuosiSeries: Kana-Jorma (12 episodes)
  25. 2005Star Wreck: In the PirkinningFilm: President Uljanov
  26. 2004Trench RoadFilm: Jarmo Kesämaa
  27. 2004Honey BabyFilm: der Große Enrico
  28. 2003Land of LoveFilm: Hannu Rinta-Perkiö
  29. 2002Kymmenen riivinrautaaFilm: Heikki Korkkalainen
  30. 2002Jurismia!Series: Opettaja Lauri Peltonen (1 episode)
  31. 2001The ClassicFilm: Director, Screenplay
  32. 2001SeitsemänSeries: Antti Mäkinen (12 episodes)
  33. 2000Highway SocietyFilm
  34. 2000Bad Luck LoveFilm: Heinonen
  35. 2000Sincerely Yours in Cold BloodSeries: Kalevi Repo (17 episodes)
  36. 2000Lakeuden kutsuFilm: Erkki Hakala
  37. 2000VÄNÄFilm
  38. 1999Kaverille ei jätetäSeries: Kapteeni Kalkku, Tilanhoitaja Anselmi, Vode, Per Berner (1 episode)
  39. 1999Spy GamesFilm: Cabbie
  40. 1999AmbushFilm: Corporal Tauno Snicker
  41. 1999The Tough OnesFilm: Törnqvist
  42. 1998Lääkärit tulessaSeries: Mark Messien (1 episode)
  43. 1998Train BirdsFilm: Asko, Milchfahrer
  44. 1998Team AhmaSeries: Harjanne (1 episode)
  45. 1997Underwater IcelandFilm: Narrator
  46. 1997Vaiennut kyläFilm: Director, Writer
  47. 1996SambolicoFilm: Eric
  48. 1996Drifting CloudsFilm: Lauri
  49. 1995Iron HorsemenFilm: Darling
  50. 1994Kohtaamiset ja erotSeries: Mafiapomo (1 episode)
  51. 1994Leningrad Cowboys Meet MosesFilm: The Mute
  52. 1993Goodbye GibraltarFilm: Jorma
  53. 1993SutkiFilm: Director
  54. 1993The Last BorderFilm: Borka
  55. 1993The HobbitsSeries: Aragorn (9 episodes)
  56. 1993Ripa Hits the SkidsFilm: Lynkkynen
  57. 1992MestariFilm: Eero Tyrni
  58. 1992La Vie de BohèmeFilm: Schaunard
  59. 1991Night on EarthFilm: Man #1 Helsinki
  60. 1991Zombie and the Ghost TrainFilm: Upseeri (voice)
  61. 1990AmazonFilm: Kari
  62. 1990Dolly and Her LoverFilm: Detective Karisto
  63. 1989Paper StarFilm: Ilja Kulovaara
  64. 1989KukunorFilm: Ihmissyöjä
  65. 1989Leningrad Cowboys Go AmericaFilm: Igor (Village Idiot)
  66. 1989Cha Cha ChaFilm: Kari Pöllänen
  67. 1987Helsinki Napoli All Night LongFilm: Alex
  68. 1987Hamlet Goes BusinessFilm: Lauri Polonius
  69. 1987Siriuksen vieraatFilm: Anders
  70. 1987Älä itke IinesFilm
  71. 1986Näkemiin, hyvästiFilm
  72. 1986Kuningas lähtee RanskaanFilm: Narrator
  73. 1986HarmagedonFilm
  74. 1986LauluFilm
  75. 1985The Unknown SoldierFilm: Lammio
  76. 1985RossoFilm: Rosso, Writer
  77. 1985YlösnousemusFilm: Touko Heinävesi
  78. 1985Calamari UnionFilm: Frank
  79. 1985Viimeiset rotannahatFilm
  80. 1984The Clan: Tale of the FrogsFilm: Leevi Sammakko

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