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, without previously speaking a word of Italian. Kari Väänänen was featured in Star Wreck, a Finnish sci-fi parody where he played the Russian president. He also starred in Jim Jarmusch's 1991 film Night on Earth. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
| Birth Location | Ivalo, Finland |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953-09-17 |
Movies
The Missile
as Uutis-Seppo
2024
The Grump: In Search of an Escort
as Tarmo
2022
Fingerpori
as Homelius
2019
Master Cheng
as Romppainen
2019
2018
Kiwi Christmas
as Santa
2017
Lapland Odyssey 3
as Räihäsen isä
2017
We Are the Pirates of the Roads
as Hurja-Kaarlo
2015
The Rise and Fall of a Friendship
as Jalo Rautakumpu
2012
Let My People Go!
as Mr. Tiilikainen
2011
Bohemian Eyes
as Self
2011
Backwood Philosopher
as Severi
2009
The House of Branching Love
as Niilo
2009
One Foot Under
as Salmela
2009
Christmas Story
as Iisakki
2007
V2: Dead Angel
as Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen
2007
Rock'n Roll Never Dies
as Laakkonen
2006
Onni von Sopanen
as P.E. teacher
2006
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
as President Uljanov
2005
Trench Road
as Jarmo Kesämaa
2004
Honey Baby
as der Große Enrico
2004
Land of Love
as Hannu Rinta-Perkiö
2003
Kymmenen riivinrautaa
as Heikki Korkkalainen
2002
2000
Bad Luck Love
as Heinonen
2000
Lakeuden kutsu
as Erkki Hakala
2000
Spy Games
as Cabbie
1999
Ambush
as Corporal Tauno Snicker
1999
The Tough Ones
as Törnqvist
1999
Train Birds
as Asko, Milchfahrer
1998
Underwater Iceland
as Narrator
1997
Sambolico
as Eric
1996
Drifting Clouds
as Lauri
1996
Iron Horsemen
as Darling
1995
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
as The Mute
1994
Goodbye Gibraltar
as Jorma
1993
The Last Border
as Borka
1993
Ripa Hits the Skids
as Lynkkynen
1993
Mestari
as Eero Tyrni
1992
La Vie de Bohème
as Schaunard
1992
Night on Earth
as Man #1 Helsinki
1991
Zombie and the Ghost Train
as Upseeri (voice)
1991
Amazon
as Kari
1990
Dolly and Her Lover
as Detective Karisto
1990
Dirty Hands
as Ivan
1989
Paper Star
as Ilja Kulovaara
1989
Kukunor
as Ihmissyöjä
1989
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
as Igor (Village Idiot)
1989
Cha Cha Cha
as Kari Pöllänen
1989
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
as Alex
1987
Hamlet Goes Business
as Lauri Polonius
1987
Siriuksen vieraat
as Anders
1987
1987
1986
Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan
as Narrator
1986
1986
The Unknown Soldier
as Lammio
1985
Rosso
as Rosso
1985
Ylösnousemus
as Touko Heinävesi
1985
Calamari Union
as Frank
1985
1985
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
as Leevi Sammakko
1984
Apinan vuosi
as Rene
1983
Jon
as Jon
1983
Kuoleman hellä kosketus
as Hullu
1982
Pedon merkki
as Nuori kapteeni
1981
The Breakthrough
as Police officer (uncredited)
1981
Movies
Backwood Philosopher
Screenplay
2009
Backwood Philosopher
Director
2009
The Classic
Screenplay
2001
The Classic
Director
2001
Vaiennut kylä
Director
1997
Sutki
Director
1993
Rosso
Writer
1985