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Kari Heiskanen

Kari Heiskanen

Actor · born 16 March 1955 · 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.

Where to start: Gracious Night (2021).

As actor 34

TV shows 15

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Kari Heiskanen movie?

By viewer score, Gracious Night (2021) at 5.5/10.

What are Kari Heiskanen’s most popular movies?

Calamari Union, Naked Harbour, Ambush.

How many movies has Kari Heiskanen made?

34 films on TMDB, 34 as actor.

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