
Known for
Acting
Born
March 16, 1955 (age 71)
Birthplace
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.
2025
2024
2022
as Self
2021
as Risto, Dialogue
2018
as Pihla's father
2018
2018
2015
as Esko Seppänen
2014
2013
2012
as Esimies
2012
as Boss #1
2011
as Juhani Pohjakallio
2011
2011
as Ivar, Dialogue
2009
as Neighbour (Lauri)
2008
as Erkki, Dialogue
2007
as Mikko Groman
2006
2006
2003
2003
2003
as Lawyer
2001
as Pekka (Voice)
1999
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari