Kari 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.
Filmography
Playing with Gods
2022
as Self
Gracious Night
2021
as Risto
Void
2018
as Pihla's father
Ryhmäteatteri
2018
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
The House of Branching Love
2009
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Three Wise Men
2008
as Erkki
The Year of the Wolf
2007
as Mikko Groman
God's Teeth
2006
Nainen kedolla
2003
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
Mother Wanted
1989
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Cha Cha Cha
1989
as Furniture Salesman