Kari Väänänen

Actor

Born: September 17, 1953 (age 72)
From: Ivalo, Finland

Kari Kyösti Väänänen (born 17 September 1953 in Ivalo) is a Finnish actor and director. Domestically he is a member of the Ryhmäteatteri group of actors. He was introduced to international audiences by Aki Kaurismäki; and belongs to the list of his "trusted" stable of actors. His most challenging role has been the eponymous mafia hitman of Rosso, for which he learned all his lines phonetically,…

Filmography (73)

The Missile (2024)
Uutis-Seppo
The Grump: In Search of an Escort (2022)
Tarmo
Fingerpori (2019)
Homelius
Master Cheng (2019)
Romppainen
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Kiwi Christmas (2017)
Santa
Lapland Odyssey 3 (2017)
Räihäsen isä
Kajaani (2017)
Arvo
Dirty Hands (2015)
Ivan
We Are the Pirates of the Roads (2015)
Hurja-Kaarlo
Arne's Legacy (2013)
The Rise and Fall of a Friendship (2012)
Jalo Rautakumpu
Let My People Go ! (2011)
Mr. Tiilikainen
Bohemian Eyes (2011)
Self
Backwood Philosopher (2009)
Director
The House of Branching Love (2009)
Niilo
One Foot Under (2009)
Salmela
Christmas Story (2007)
Iisakki
V2: Dead Angel (2007)
Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen
Rock'n Roll Never Dies (2006)
Laakkonen
Onni von Sopanen (2006)
P.E. teacher
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005)
President Uljanov
Trench Road (2004)
Jarmo Kesämaa
Honey Baby (2004)
der Große Enrico
Land of Love (2003)
Hannu Rinta-Perkiö
Kymmenen riivinrautaa (2002)
Heikki Korkkalainen
The Classic (2001)
Director
Highway Society
Highway Society (2000)
Bad Luck Love (2000)
Heinonen
Lakeuden kutsu (2000)
Erkki Hakala