Biography
Kari Kyösti Väänänen (born 17 September 1953 in Ivalo) is a Finnish actor and director. Domestically he is a member of the Ryhmäteatteri group of actors. He was introduced to international audiences by Aki Kaurismäki; and belongs to the list of his "trusted" stable of actors. His most challenging role has been the eponymous mafia hitman of Rosso, for which he learned all his lines phonetically, without previously speaking a word of Italian. Kari Väänänen was featured in Star Wreck, a Finnish sci-fi parody where he played the Russian president. He also starred in Jim Jarmusch's 1991 film Night on Earth. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acted in 78
2020s
- 2024
The Missile
Uutis-Seppo
- 2022
The Man Who Died
Lääkäri Järvinen · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Fingerpori
Homelius
Master Cheng
Romppainen
- 2018
Ryhmäteatteri
Movie
- 2017
Kiwi Christmas
Santa
Lapland Odyssey 3
Räihäsen isä
Kajaani
Arvo
- 2015
Dirty Hands
Ivan
- 2013
Arne's Legacy
Movie
- 2012
The Rise and Fall of a Friendship
Jalo Rautakumpu
- 2011
Let My People Go !
Mr. Tiilikainen
2000s
- 2009
Backwood Philosopher
Severi
The House of Branching Love
Niilo
One Foot Under
Salmela
- 2008
Suojelijat
Isä · 10 episodes
- 2007
Taivaan tulet
Kauko Junni · 36 episodes
V2: Dead Angel
Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen
- 2006
Rock'n Roll Never Dies
Laakkonen
Onni von Sopanen
P.E. teacher
Lehmän vuosi
Kana-Jorma · 12 episodes
- 2005
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
President Uljanov
- 2004
Trench Road
Jarmo Kesämaa
Honey Baby
der Große Enrico
- 2003
Land of Love
Hannu Rinta-Perkiö
- 2002
Kymmenen riivinrautaa
Heikki Korkkalainen
Jurismia!
Opettaja Lauri Peltonen · 1 episode
- 2001
Seitsemän
Antti Mäkinen · 12 episodes
- 2000
Bad Luck Love
Heinonen
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
Kalevi Repo · 17 episodes
Lakeuden kutsu
Erkki Hakala
1990s
- 1999
Kaverille ei jätetä
Tilanhoitaja Anselmi, Kapteeni Kalkku, Per Berner, Vode · 1 episode
Ambush
Corporal Tauno Snicker
The Tough Ones
Törnqvist
- 1998
Lääkärit tulessa
Mark Messien · 1 episode
Train Birds
Asko, Milchfahrer
Team Ahma
Harjanne · 1 episode
- 1996
Sambolico
Eric
Drifting Clouds
Lauri
- 1995
Iron Horsemen
Darling
- 1994
Kohtaamiset ja erot
Mafiapomo · 1 episode
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
The Mute
- 1993
Goodbye Gibraltar
Jorma
The Last Border
Borka
The Hobbits
Aragorn · 9 episodes
Ripa Hits the Skids
Lynkkynen
- 1992
Mestari
Eero Tyrni
La Vie de Bohème
Schaunard
- 1991
Zombie and the Ghost Train
Upseeri (voice)
- 1990
Dolly and Her Lover
Detective Karisto
1980s
- 1989
Paper Star
Ilja Kulovaara
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Igor (Village Idiot)
Cha Cha Cha
Kari Pöllänen
- 1987
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
Alex
Hamlet Goes Business
Lauri Polonius
Siriuksen vieraat
Anders
Älä itke Iines
Movie
- 1986
Näkemiin, hyvästi
Movie
Harmagedon
Movie
Laulu
Movie
- 1985
Ylösnousemus
Touko Heinävesi
Viimeiset rotannahat
Movie
- 1984
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
Leevi Sammakko
- 1983
Apinan vuosi
Rene
Jon
Jon
- 1982
Kuoleman hellä kosketus
Hullu
- 1981
Pedon merkki
Nuori kapteeni
The Breakthrough
Police officer (uncredited)
Directed 5
2000s
- 2009
Backwood Philosopher
Director
- 2007
Taivaan tulet
Director
- 2001
The Classic
Director
1990s
- 1997
Vaiennut kylä
Director
- 1993
Sutki
Director
Wrote 5
2000s
- 2009
Backwood Philosopher
Screenplay
- 2007
Taivaan tulet
Writer
- 2001
The Classic
Screenplay
1990s
- 1997
Vaiennut kylä
Writer
1980s
- 1985
Created 1
2000s
- 2007
Taivaan tulet
Creator
Appearances3
2010s
- 2011
Bohemian Eyes
Self
1990s
- 1997
Underwater Iceland
Narrator
1980s
- 1986
Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan
Narrator