
Acting
Born March 16, 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.

Playing with Gods
2022

Gracious Night
2021

Void
2018

Ryhmäteatteri
2018

Vasen ja oikea
2015

Police Investigates
2012

Naked Harbour
2012

Garbage Prince
2011

Brothers
2011

The House of Branching Love
2009

Three Wise Men
2008

The Year of the Wolf
2007

God's Teeth
2006

Nainen kedolla
2003

Young Gods
2003

Ambush
1999

Lunastus
1997

Palkkasoturi
1997

Kaikki pelissä
1994

Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät
1993

Muuttolinnun aika
1991

Mother Wanted
1989

Cha Cha Cha
1989

Lain ulkopuolella
1987

Älä itke Iines
1987

Harmagedon
1986

Laulu
1986

Valkoinen kääpiö
1986

Calamari Union
1985

Sista leken
1984

Jousiampuja
1982
The Boys of Jesus
1982
Kauhea murhamies Lalli
1981

Syksyllä kaikki on toisin
1978

Kuumat kundit
1976