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Kari Heiskanen
Actor

Kari Heiskanen

16 Mar 1955Born
71Age
52Credits
Hämeenlinna, FinlandBirthplace

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

Filmography

  1. 2025Queen of Fucking EverythingSeries: Lars (6 episodes)
  2. 2021Gracious NightFilm: Risto
  3. 2018VoidFilm: Pihla's father
  4. 2018SunnuntailounasSeries: Koljonen (19 episodes)
  5. 2018RyhmäteatteriFilm
  6. 2015Vasen ja oikeaFilm: Esko Seppänen
  7. 2014Black WidowsSeries: Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen (24 episodes)
  8. 2013Kansan miesSeries: Tuomas Lagerqvist (12 episodes)
  9. 2012Police InvestigatesFilm: Esimies
  10. 2012Naked HarbourFilm: Boss #1
  11. 2011Garbage PrinceFilm: Juhani Pohjakallio
  12. 2011VirtaSeries: Martti Hallikainen (2 episodes)
  13. 2011BrothersFilm: Ivar
  14. 2009The House of Branching LoveFilm: Neighbour (Lauri)
  15. 2008Three Wise MenFilm: Erkki
  16. 2007The Year of the WolfFilm: Mikko Groman
  17. 2006God's TeethFilm
  18. 2006UudisraivaajaSeries: Rami Laine (12 episodes)
  19. 2003Kirje isältäSeries: Paroni Leopold (3 episodes)
  20. 2003Nainen kedollaFilm
  21. 2003Young GodsFilm: Lawyer
  22. 2001Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?Film: Pekka (Voice)
  23. 1999AmbushFilm: Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
  24. 1998Team AhmaSeries: Stadilainen (1 episode)
  25. 1998Presidentin miesSeries: Pentti Lopola (3 episodes)
  26. 1997LunastusFilm: Patrick Sillman
  27. 1997PalkkasoturiFilm: Ylikoski
  28. 1995Harjunpää ja heimolaisetSeries: Timo Harjunpää (4 episodes)
  29. 1994Kaikki pelissäFilm: Timo Korpi
  30. 1993Harjunpää ja kiusantekijätFilm: Timo Harjunpää
  31. 1991Muuttolinnun aikaFilm: Pekka
  32. 1990Huojuva taloSeries: Eero Markku (5 episodes)
  33. 1990Annabel LeeFilm: Pauli
  34. 1989Mother WantedFilm: Timo Nieminen, Timppa
  35. 1989Cha Cha ChaFilm: Furniture Salesman
  36. 1987Lain ulkopuolellaFilm: Jari Jokela
  37. 1987Älä itke IinesFilm
  38. 1986TabuSeries (8 episodes)
  39. 1986HarmagedonFilm
  40. 1986LauluFilm
  41. 1986Valkoinen kääpiöFilm: Martin Borg
  42. 1985Calamari UnionFilm: Frank
  43. 1984Mutapainin ystävätSeries: Various Characters, Writer (9 episodes)
  44. 1984Sista lekenFilm: kärleksparet
  45. 1983VelipuolikuuSeries (15 episodes)
  46. 1983The Boys of JesusFilm: Nyrkkeilijä
  47. 1982JousiampujaFilm: Aki Savio
  48. 1982The Age of IronSeries: Jouko (4 episodes)
  49. 1981Kauhea murhamies LalliFilm: Kestikka Hyväneuvo
  50. 1981Sotamies Jokisen vihkilomaFilm: Nuori mies
  51. 1978Syksyllä kaikki on toisinFilm: Kari Haapanen
  52. 1976Kuumat kunditFilm: Sepi

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