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Kari Heiskanen

Mar 16, 1955 (70 years old) 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.

Known For

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Naked Harbour
Boss #1
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Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
Kari Haapanen
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Gracious Night
Risto
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The Year of the Wolf
Mikko Groman
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Queen of Fucking Everything
Lars
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Calamari Union
Frank
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Cha Cha Cha
Furniture Salesman
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Sista leken
kärleksparet
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Void
Pihla's father
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The House of Branching Love
Neighbour (Lauri)

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