
Kari Heiskanen
Known for Acting · 52 credits
- Born
- 1955-03-16 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Hämeenlinna, Finland
- Also known as
- Kari Olavi 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.
Known For
TV Shows (16)

Velipuolikuu
1983

Queen of Fucking Everything
2025
as Lars

Team Ahma
1998
as Stadilainen

Virta
2011
as Martti Hallikainen

Black Widows
2014
as Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen

Mutapainin ystävät
1984
as Various Characters

Sunnuntailounas
2018
as Koljonen

Kansan mies
2013
as Tuomas Lagerqvist

The Age of Iron
1982
as Jouko

Uudisraivaaja
2006
as Rami Laine

Kirje isältä
2003
as Paroni Leopold

Huojuva talo
1990
as Eero Markku

Presidentin mies
1998
as Pentti Lopola

Tabu
1986
Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa
2024
as Self / Host

Harjunpää ja heimolaiset
1995
as Timo Harjunpää
Movies (36)

Naked Harbour
2012
as Boss #1

Ambush
1999
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari

Void
2018
as Pihla's father

Kaikki pelissä
1994
as Timo Korpi

Young Gods
2003
as Lawyer

Lunastus
1997
as Patrick Sillman

Calamari Union
1985
as Frank

Sista leken
1984
as kärleksparet

Ryhmäteatteri
2018

The Year of the Wolf
2007
as Mikko Groman

Brothers
2011
as Ivar

Palkkasoturi
1997
as Ylikoski

Valkoinen kääpiö
1986
as Martin Borg

Mother Wanted
1989
as Timo Nieminen, Timppa

Älä itke Iines
1987

Three Wise Men
2008
as Erkki

Muuttolinnun aika
1991
as Pekka

Lain ulkopuolella
1987
as Jari Jokela

Harmagedon
1986

The House of Branching Love
2009
as Neighbour (Lauri)

Gracious Night
2021
as Risto

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
1978
as Kari Haapanen

Garbage Prince
2011
as Juhani Pohjakallio

Nainen kedolla
2003

Police Investigates
2012
as Esimies

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
1993
as Timo Harjunpää

God's Teeth
2006

Cha Cha Cha
1989
as Furniture Salesman

Playing with Gods
2022
as Self
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
1981
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo

Jousiampuja
1982
as Aki Savio

Vasen ja oikea
2015
as Esko Seppänen

Laulu
1986

Kuumat kundit
1976
as Sepi

Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
2001
as Pekka (Voice)
The Boys of Jesus
1982
About Kari Heiskanen
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 re… With 52 credits spanning from 1976 to 2025, Kari Heiskanen has appeared in 36 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kari Heiskanen Movies
- Naked Harbour (2012) — as Boss #1
- Ambush (1999) — as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
- Void (2018) — as Pihla's father
- Kaikki pelissä (1994) — as Timo Korpi
- Young Gods (2003) — as Lawyer
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