Acting
Kari Heiskanen
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.
Filmography
Queen of Fucking Everything
Series · 2025
Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa
Series · 2024
Playing with Gods
Film · 2022
Gracious Night
Film · 2021
Void
Film · 2018
Ryhmäteatteri
Film · 2018
Sunnuntailounas
Series · 2018
Vasen ja oikea
Film · 2015
Black Widows
Series · 2014
Kansan mies
Series · 2013
Police Investigates
Film · 2012
Naked Harbour
Film · 2012
Garbage Prince
Film · 2011
Brothers
Film · 2011
Virta
Series · 2011
The House of Branching Love
Film · 2009
Three Wise Men
Film · 2008
The Year of the Wolf
Film · 2007
God's Teeth
Film · 2006
Uudisraivaaja
Series · 2006
Nainen kedolla
Film · 2003
Young Gods
Film · 2003
Kirje isältä
Series · 2003
Kuka lohduttaisi Viiviä?
Film · 2001
Ambush
Film · 1999
Presidentin mies
Series · 1998
Team Ahma
Series · 1998
Lunastus
Film · 1997
Palkkasoturi
Film · 1997
Harjunpää ja heimolaiset
Series · 1995
Kaikki pelissä
Film · 1994
Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
Film · 1993
Muuttolinnun aika
Film · 1991
Annabel Lee
Film · 1990
Huojuva talo
Series · 1990
Cha Cha Cha
Film · 1989
Mother Wanted
Film · 1989
Lain ulkopuolella
Film · 1987
Älä itke Iines
Film · 1987
Valkoinen kääpiö
Film · 1986
Harmagedon
Film · 1986
Laulu
Film · 1986
Tabu
Series · 1986
Calamari Union
Film · 1985
Sista leken
Film · 1984
Mutapainin ystävät
Series · 1984
The Boys of Jesus
Film · 1983
Velipuolikuu
Series · 1983
Jousiampuja
Film · 1982
The Age of Iron
Series · 1982
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
Film · 1981
Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma
Film · 1981
Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
Film · 1978
Kuumat kundit
Film · 1976