Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1955-03-16 (Age: 71)
Place of Birth
Hämeenlinna, Finland
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 (36)
Playing with Gods
2022
Gracious Night
2021
Void
2018
Ryhmäteatteri
2018
Vasen ja oikea
2015
Police Investigates
2012
Naked Harbour
2012
Garbage Prince
2011
Brothers
2011
The House of Branching Love
2009
Three Wise Men
2008
The Year of the Wolf
2007
God's Teeth
2006
Nainen kedolla
2003
