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.
Acted in 51
2020s
- 2025
Queen of Fucking Everything
Lars · 6 episodes
- 2021
Gracious Night
Risto
2010s
- 2018
Void
Pihla's father
Sunnuntailounas
Koljonen · 19 episodes
Ryhmäteatteri
Movie
- 2015
Vasen ja oikea
Esko Seppänen
- 2014
Black Widows
Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen · 24 episodes
- 2013
Kansan mies
Tuomas Lagerqvist · 12 episodes
- 2012
Police Investigates
Esimies
Naked Harbour
Boss #1
- 2011
Garbage Prince
Juhani Pohjakallio
Virta
Martti Hallikainen · 2 episodes
Brothers
Ivar
2000s
- 2009
The House of Branching Love
Neighbour (Lauri)
- 2008
Three Wise Men
Erkki
- 2007
The Year of the Wolf
Mikko Groman
- 2006
God's Teeth
Movie
Uudisraivaaja
Rami Laine · 12 episodes
- 2003
Kirje isältä
Paroni Leopold · 3 episodes
Nainen kedolla
Movie
Young Gods
Lawyer
- 2001
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
Pekka (Voice)
1990s
- 1999
Ambush
Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
- 1998
Team Ahma
Stadilainen · 1 episode
Presidentin mies
Pentti Lopola · 3 episodes
- 1997
Palkkasoturi
Ylikoski
- 1995
Harjunpää ja heimolaiset
Timo Harjunpää · 4 episodes
- 1994
Kaikki pelissä
Timo Korpi
- 1993
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
Timo Harjunpää
- 1991
Muuttolinnun aika
Pekka
- 1990
Huojuva talo
Eero Markku · 5 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Mother Wanted
Timo Nieminen, Timppa
Cha Cha Cha
Furniture Salesman
- 1987
Älä itke Iines
Movie
- 1986
Tabu
TV
Harmagedon
Movie
Laulu
Movie
Valkoinen kääpiö
Martin Borg
- 1985
- 1984
Mutapainin ystävät
Various Characters · 9 episodes
Sista leken
kärleksparet
- 1983
Velipuolikuu
TV
- 1982
Jousiampuja
Aki Savio
The Age of Iron
Jouko · 4 episodes
- 1981
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
Kestikka Hyväneuvo
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma
Nuori mies
1970s
- 1978
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
Kari Haapanen
- 1976
Kuumat kundit
Sepi
Wrote 5
2020s
- 2021
Gracious Night
Dialogue
2010s
- 2011
Brothers
Dialogue
2000s
- 2008
Three Wise Men
Dialogue
1980s
- 1984
Mutapainin ystävät
Writer
- 1983
Velipuolikuu
Script Consultant
Appearances1
2020s
- 2022
Playing with Gods
Self