Esa Saario
Biography
Esa Saario was a Finnish actor and singer. Saario was an actor at the Finnish National Theater from 1958 until his retirement in 1997. Saario's film roles included the social democratic politician Janne Kivivuori in the films Under the North Star, and Akseli and Elina, based on the novels by Väinö Linna.
Saario also voiced numerous animated films and series. His most famous voice roles included King Triton in The Little Mermaid and Mufasa in The Lion King in their Finnish dubs.
Filmography
Quest for a Heart
2007
as Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
1996
as Joulupukki (voice)
Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra
1991
Farewell, Mr. President
1987
as Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
Akallinen mies
1986
as Arttu Syyskylä
Niskavuori
1984
as Kaarlo Niskavuori
Akaton mies
1983
as Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen
Ruskan jälkeen
1979
as Paavo Tyni
An Unknown Friend
1978
as Tietokoneoperaattori
Trust
1976
as Kullervo Manner
Meiltähän tämä käy
1973
as tuomari Ketonen
Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu
1971
Akseli and Elina
1970
as Janne Kivivuori
Here, Beneath the North Star
1968
as Janne Kivivuori
Totuus on armoton
1963
as Itkonen
Ihana seikkailu
1962
as Henrik Södersvans
Kankkulan kaivolla
1960
as Esa Saario
Oho, sanoi Eemeli
1960
as (uncredited)
Sven Tuuva the Hero
1958
Tytön huivi
1951
as (uncredited)