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Kari Heiskanen

Acting Born Mar 16, 1955 Hämeenlinna, Finland 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1982–2025
44 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kari Heiskanen works in acting. Born March 16, 1955 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Decalogue VI

1989

The Age of Iron

as Jouko
Film

Calamari Union

as Frank

Politijagt

as Mikko Groman

Frequent co-stars

Kalevi Kahra 1 shared title
Vesa-Matti Loiri 1 shared title
Tom Wentzel 1 shared title
Sara Paavolainen 1 shared title
Elle Kull 1 shared title
Mikko Niskanen 1 shared title
Esko Salminen 1 shared title
Pirkko-Liisa Tikka 1 shared title
Soli Labbart 1 shared title
Kaija Pakarinen 1 shared title

Career timeline

Queen of Fucking Everything
Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa
Sunnuntailounas
Black Widows
Kansan mies
Naked Harbour
VirtaBrothers
The Year of the Wolf
Uudisraivaaja
Young GodsKirje isältäNainen kedolla
Ambush
Team AhmaPresidentin mies
Palkkasoturi
Huojuva talo
Lain ulkopuolella
Calamari Union
Sista lekenMutapainin ystävät
Velipuolikuu
The Age of Iron

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Uudisraivaaja (2006) as Rami Laine
  • Queen of Fucking Everything (2025) as Lars
  • Team Ahma (1998) as Stadilainen
  • Sunnuntailounas (2018) as Koljonen
  • Virta (2011) as Martti Hallikainen
  • Kansan mies (2013) as Tuomas Lagerqvist
  • Black Widows (2014) as Bror "Buntta" Pentikäinen
  • Velipuolikuu (1983)
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  • Ambush (1999) as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
  • Naked Harbour (2012) as Boss #1
  • The Age of Iron (1982) as Jouko
  • Huojuva talo (1990) as Eero Markku
  • Young Gods (2003) as Lawyer
  • Calamari Union (1985) as Frank
  • The Year of the Wolf (2007) as Mikko Groman
  • Sista leken (1984) as kärleksparet
  • Erittäin salainen - Vakoilua Suomessa (2024) as Self / Host
  • Mutapainin ystävät (1984) as Various Characters
  • Presidentin mies (1998) as Pentti Lopola
  • Kirje isältä (2003) as Paroni Leopold
  • Palkkasoturi (1997) as Ylikoski
  • Lain ulkopuolella (1987) as Jari Jokela
  • Nainen kedolla (2003)
  • Brothers (2011) as Ivar

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kari Heiskanen best known for?

Kari Heiskanen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Decalogue VI (1989), The Age of Iron (1982), Calamari Union (1985), Politijagt (2009).

When and where was Kari Heiskanen born?

Kari Heiskanen was born on March 16, 1955 in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

How many credits does Kari Heiskanen have?

Kari Heiskanen has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.

What is Kari Heiskanen's background in cinema and television?

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 we...

Kari Heiskanen by the numbers

24credits
10films
14TV series
1982–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (24) Born on March 16

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