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Known for Acting
Born 1955-03-16 in 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.
Queen of Fucking Everything (2025) — Lars · 6 episodes
Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa (2024) — Self / Host · 10 episodes
Playing with Gods (2022) — Self
Gracious Night (2021) — Risto
Void (2018) — Pihla's father
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Sunnuntailounas (2018) — Koljonen · 19 episodes
Vasen ja oikea (2015) — Esko Seppänen
Black Widows (2014) — Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen · 24 episodes
Kansan mies (2013) — Tuomas Lagerqvist · 12 episodes
Police Investigates (2012) — Esimies
Naked Harbour (2012) — Boss #1
Garbage Prince (2011) — Juhani Pohjakallio
Brothers (2011) — Ivar
Virta (2011) — Martti Hallikainen · 2 episodes
The House of Branching Love (2009) — Neighbour (Lauri)
Three Wise Men (2008) — Erkki
The Year of the Wolf (2007) — Mikko Groman
God's Teeth (2006)
Uudisraivaaja (2006) — Rami Laine · 12 episodes
Nainen kedolla (2003)
Young Gods (2003) — Lawyer
Kirje isältä (2003) — Paroni Leopold · 3 episodes
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä? (2001) — Pekka (Voice)
Ambush (1999) — Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Presidentin mies (1998) — Pentti Lopola · 3 episodes
Team Ahma (1998) — Stadilainen · 1 episode
Lunastus (1997) — Patrick Sillman
Palkkasoturi (1997) — Ylikoski
Harjunpää ja heimolaiset (1995) — Timo Harjunpää · 4 episodes
Kaikki pelissä (1994) — Timo Korpi
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993) — Timo Harjunpää
Muuttolinnun aika (1991) — Pekka
Annabel Lee (1990) — Pauli
Huojuva talo (1990) — Eero Markku · 5 episodes
Cha Cha Cha (1989) — Furniture Salesman
Mother Wanted (1989) — Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Lain ulkopuolella (1987) — Jari Jokela
Älä itke Iines (1987)
Valkoinen kääpiö (1986) — Martin Borg
Harmagedon (1986)
Laulu (1986)
Tabu (1986) · 8 episodes
Calamari Union (1985) — Frank
Sista leken (1984) — kärleksparet
Mutapainin ystävät (1984) — Various Characters · 9 episodes
The Boys of Jesus (1983) — Nyrkkeilijä
Velipuolikuu (1983) · 15 episodes
Jousiampuja (1982) — Aki Savio
The Age of Iron (1982) — Jouko · 4 episodes
Kauhea murhamies Lalli (1981) — Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma (1981) — Nuori mies
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin (1978) — Kari Haapanen
Kuumat kundit (1976) — Sepi