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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.
Known For

Naked Harbour
as Boss #1

Calamari Union
as Frank

Ambush
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari

Nainen kedolla

The Year of the Wolf
as Mikko Groman

Sista leken
as kärleksparet

Garbage Prince
as Juhani Pohjakallio

The House of Branching Love
as Neighbour (Lauri)
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
as Kestikka Hyväneuvo

Young Gods
as Lawyer