Kari Heiskanen
Date of birth: 1955-03-16
Place of birth: Hämeenlinna, Finland
Known for: Acting
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.
Movie Credits
The Year of the Wolf
2007-02-02
Sari is a young, beautiful and intelligent girl who is busy studying at university,but she suffers f
Ambush
1999-01-22
It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A pla
Garbage Prince
2011-07-29
Jed (19) walks out on his former life, without destination, without explanation, and gets on a train
Lunastus
1997-04-25
In a small village in Eastern Finland in 1918, Patrick, who has taken care of the chaplain, teacher
Calamari Union
1985-02-08
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-
Three Wise Men
2008-11-14
Three middle aged men, long time friends, get together in a normally closed Karaoke bar to drink the
Sista leken
1984-03-18
In this somber, psychological drama about the conflict between a man's innermost feelings and a soci
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
1993-09-24
Inspector Timo Harjunpää works on harassment and extortion campaign case against successful computer
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
1981-05-08
TV play about the legend of Lalli.
Valkoinen kääpiö
1986-02-14
The story of one man's struggle after he gets caught in a nuclear fallout and gets sick with leukemi
Harmagedon
1986-03-28
A film about the end of the world.
Kuumat kundit
1976-11-19
Playing with Gods
2022-09-18
The documentary dives intimately behind the scenes of the Finnish National Opera and sucks the viewe
Police Investigates
2012-03-08
A 16 year old girl claims she was abducted. Two police officer are tasked with investigating whether
Nainen kedolla
2003-10-27
Museum conservator Laura Malkaluoto is a top professional in her field. She studies art forgeries at
Brothers
2011-03-18
Three brothers from three different mothers meet for the first time since years for their mutual fat
Lain ulkopuolella
1987-10-30
On her way home from an evening shift at a men's clothing store, Saara Nevanen is raped by a man who
Palkkasoturi
1997-04-18
The story of a modest man, played by Ilkka Heiskanen, who decides to become a mercenary in the Yugos
Cha Cha Cha
1989-01-20
A lawyer pays a visit to Matti Ojanperä, a bum living under a bridge in the Helsinki harbour, to inf
The Boys of Jesus
1982-01-01
A short about a boxing match
Void
2018-09-28
Eero’s career as an author is spiraling down: he just can’t get started with his new novel. The ambi
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
1978-10-06
A small Finnish town bank manager gets caught in the midst of local politics, with dire effects on h
Älä itke Iines
1987-02-20
Älä itke Iines is an absurd comedy about an eccentric community that lives on the roofs and attic of
God's Teeth
2006-09-22
One winter in the 1930’s somewhere in northern Finland, a first communion ceremony is interrupted by
Mother Wanted
1989-01-27
Anni wants a new mommy for herself and a new wife for her dad. But dad has forgotten how to find a w
Kaikki pelissä
1994-04-15
A film group is making movie in the little town. Writer Pentti Töysä interrupts film group's press c
Naked Harbour
2012-02-03
In a multicultural suburb of Helsinki, a bullied Russian immigrant decides to fight back, a young wo
Young Gods
2003-10-24
Taavi,the enigmatic 18-year-old lead, has just inherited his long-deceased wealthy parents home and
Gracious Night
2021-10-08
The three men enjoy the evening at a bar whose fate is threatened by pandemic restrictions. Bartende
The House of Branching Love
2009-08-21
A sort of "Divorce Finnish Style," Mika Kaurismäki's rambunctious comedy, The House of Branching Lov
Ryhmäteatteri
2018-02-03
Documentary on the history of Ryhmäteatteri theatre company.
Vasen ja oikea
2015-01-11
Both diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, politicians Esko Seppänen and Iiro Viinanen forge a deep fr
Muuttolinnun aika
1991-03-29
Ossi hasn't seen his daughter for over ten years. Suddenly she arrives to figure out what kind of pe
Jousiampuja
1982-10-08
Drug dealer Aki is taken to hospital after a violent attack where he loses his merchandise and money
Laulu
1986-03-04
A documentary about Helsinki's nightlife, soundtracked by rock band Sielun Veljet, theater troupe Ry