
Cast
Kari Heiskanen
Acting
Cast
Kari Heiskanen
Known for
Acting
Born
1955-03-16
From
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Also known as Kari Olavi Heiskanen
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.

Naked Harbour
as Boss #1

Ambush
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari

Young Gods
as Lawyer

Void
as Pihla's father

Kaikki pelissä
as Timo Korpi

Three Wise Men
as Erkki

Palkkasoturi
as Ylikoski

Valkoinen kääpiö
as Martin Borg

Calamari Union
as Frank

Brothers
as Ivar

Ryhmäteatteri

Lunastus
as Patrick Sillman

The Year of the Wolf
as Mikko Groman

Muuttolinnun aika
as Pekka

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
as Timo Harjunpää

The House of Branching Love
as Neighbour (Lauri)

Mother Wanted
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa

Älä itke Iines

Garbage Prince
as Juhani Pohjakallio

Sista leken
as kärleksparet

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
as Kari Haapanen

Nainen kedolla

Cha Cha Cha
as Furniture Salesman

Kauhea murhamies Lalli
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo

Gracious Night
as Risto

Playing with Gods
as Self

Lain ulkopuolella
as Jari Jokela

Police Investigates
as Esimies

Jousiampuja
as Aki Savio

Kuumat kundit
as Sepi

God's Teeth

Harmagedon

Laulu

The Boys of Jesus

Vasen ja oikea
as Esko Seppänen

Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
as Pekka (Voice)