Kari Heiskanen
Actor
- Born
- March 16, 1955 (age 71) · Hämeenlinna, Finland
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
Calamari Union
February 8, 1985
Naked Harbour
February 3, 2012
Ambush
January 22, 1999
The House of Branching Love
August 21, 2009
Young Gods
October 24, 2003
Void
September 28, 2018
The Year of the Wolf
February 2, 2007
Three Wise Men
November 14, 2008
Cha Cha Cha
January 20, 1989
Kaikki pelissä
April 15, 1994
Lain ulkopuolella
October 30, 1987
Garbage Prince
July 29, 2011
Acting38
- 2022Playing with Gods as Self
- 2021Gracious Night as Risto
- 2018Void as Pihla's father
- 2018Ryhmäteatteri
- 2015Vasen ja oikea as Esko Seppänen
- 2012Police Investigates as Esimies
- 2012Naked Harbour as Boss #1
- 2011Garbage Prince as Juhani Pohjakallio
- 2011Brothers as Ivar
- 2009The House of Branching Love as Neighbour (Lauri)