Kari Heiskanen
Acting
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
2022Playing with Gods
Self
2021Gracious Night
Risto
2018Void
Pihla's father
2018Ryhmäteatteri
2015Vasen ja oikea
Esko Seppänen
2012Police Investigates
Esimies
2012Naked Harbour
Boss #1
2011Garbage Prince
Juhani Pohjakallio
2011Brothers
Ivar
2009The House of Branching Love
Neighbour (Lauri)
2008Three Wise Men
Erkki
2007The Year of the Wolf
Mikko Groman
2006God's Teeth
2003Nainen kedolla
2003Young Gods
Lawyer
2001Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
Pekka (Voice)
1999Ambush
Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
1997Lunastus
Patrick Sillman
1997Palkkasoturi
Ylikoski
1994Kaikki pelissä
Timo Korpi
1993Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
Timo Harjunpää
1991Muuttolinnun aika
Pekka
1989Cha Cha Cha
Furniture Salesman
1989Mother Wanted
Timo Nieminen, Timppa