Quick Facts
Born:
1932-11-29
Birthplace:
Tokyo, Japan
Credits:
42 Total Roles
Aarre Karén
Acting
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Biography
Aarre Karén was a Finnish actor who performed in theater, films and television. Karén played his first major film role in The Gauntlet (1971), directed by Maunu Kurkvaara. Karén's film career spanned 47 years, during which he appeared in many of Spede Pasanen's Uuno Turhapuro films. He also played voice roles in several popular animated films and series dubbed into Finnish, such as Rabbit in the Winnie the Pooh, Joker in Batman and Abraham Simpson in The Simpsons movie. Karén's last film role was in 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013), directed by Johanna Vuoksenmaa.
Actress Linnea Skog is Karén's granddaughter.
Actress Linnea Skog is Karén's granddaughter.
Known For
The Man Without a Past
Doctor
Drifting Clouds
Bank Manager
Lights in the Dusk
Night Shelter Manager
The Flight Before Christmas
Isoisä (voice)
Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble
Topias (voice)
21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage
Hearing Impaired Man
The Worthless
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Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nurses TV | Toivo |
| 2013 | 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage MOVIE | Hearing Impaired Man |
| 2012 | Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble MOVIE | Topias (voice) |
| 2011 | Eetu ja Konna MOVIE | Sekalaisia |
| 2009 | Thomas MOVIE | Kalle |
| 2008 | The Flight Before Christmas MOVIE | Isoisä (voice) |
| 2007 | Quest for a Heart MOVIE | Lakeija (voice) |
| 2007 | Maan mitta TV | Simola |
| 2007 | The Year of the Wolf MOVIE | Erik |
| 2006 | Lights in the Dusk MOVIE | Night Shelter Manager |