Kari Heiskanen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 16, 1955
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Playing with Gods 2022
as Self
Gracious Night 2021
as Risto, Dialogue
Void 2018
as Pihla's father
Ryhmäteatteri 2018
Actor
Vasen ja oikea 2015
as Esko Seppänen
Police Investigates 2012
as Esimies
Naked Harbour 2012
as Boss #1
Garbage Prince 2011
as Juhani Pohjakallio
Brothers 2011
as Ivar, Dialogue
The House of Branching Love 2009
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Three Wise Men 2008
as Erkki, Dialogue
The Year of the Wolf 2007
as Mikko Groman
God's Teeth 2006
Actor
Nainen kedolla 2003
Actor
Young Gods 2003
as Lawyer
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä? 2001
as Pekka (Voice)
Ambush 1999
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Lunastus 1997
as Patrick Sillman
Palkkasoturi 1997
as Ylikoski
Kaikki pelissä 1994
as Timo Korpi
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät 1993
as Timo Harjunpää
Muuttolinnun aika 1991
as Pekka
Annabel Lee 1990
as Pauli
Mother Wanted 1989
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Cha Cha Cha 1989
as Furniture Salesman
Lain ulkopuolella 1987
as Jari Jokela
Älä itke Iines 1987
Actor
Harmagedon 1986
Actor
Laulu 1986
Actor
Valkoinen kääpiö 1986
as Martin Borg
Calamari Union 1985
as Frank
Sista leken 1984
as kärleksparet
- The Boys of Jesus
The Boys of Jesus 1983
as Nyrkkeilijä
Jousiampuja 1982
as Aki Savio
Kauhea murhamies Lalli 1981
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma 1981
as Nuori mies
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin 1978
as Kari Haapanen
Kuumat kundit 1976
as Sepi
Credits from TMDB.