Kari Heiskanen
Acting
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.
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Movies (36)
Playing with Gods2022Self
Gracious Night2021Risto
Void2018Pihla's father
Ryhmäteatteri2018
Vasen ja oikea2015Esko Seppänen
Police Investigates2012Esimies
Naked Harbour2012Boss #1
Garbage Prince2011Juhani Pohjakallio
Brothers2011Ivar
The House of Branching Love2009Neighbour (Lauri)
Three Wise Men2008Erkki
The Year of the Wolf2007Mikko Groman
God's Teeth2006
Nainen kedolla2003
Young Gods2003Lawyer
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?2001Pekka (Voice)
Ambush1999Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Lunastus1997Patrick Sillman
Palkkasoturi1997Ylikoski
Kaikki pelissä1994Timo Korpi
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät1993Timo Harjunpää
Muuttolinnun aika1991Pekka
Mother Wanted1989Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Cha Cha Cha1989Furniture Salesman
Lain ulkopuolella1987Jari Jokela
Älä itke Iines1987
Harmagedon1986
Laulu1986
Valkoinen kääpiö1986Martin Borg
Calamari Union1985Frank
Shows (16)
Queen of Fucking Everything2025Lars- Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa2024Self / Host
Sunnuntailounas2018Koljonen
Black Widows2014Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen
Kansan mies2013Tuomas Lagerqvist
Virta2011Martti Hallikainen
Uudisraivaaja2006Rami Laine
Kirje isältä2003Paroni Leopold
Team Ahma1998Stadilainen
Presidentin mies1998Pentti Lopola
Harjunpää ja heimolaiset1995Timo Harjunpää
Huojuva talo1990Eero Markku
Tabu1986
Mutapainin ystävät1984Various Characters
Velipuolikuu1983
The Age of Iron1982Jouko