Quick Facts
Born:
1953-09-17
Birthplace:
Ivalo, Finland
Credits:
85 Total Roles
Kari Väänänen
Acting
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Biography
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.
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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.
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Known For
Night on Earth
Man #1 Helsinki
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Igor (Village Idiot)
Drifting Clouds
Lauri
La Vie de Bohème
Schaunard
Christmas Story
Iisakki
Calamari Union
Frank
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
President Uljanov
Master Cheng
Romppainen
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Missile MOVIE | Uutis-Seppo |
| 2022 | The Grump: In Search of an Escort MOVIE | Tarmo |
| 2022 | The Man Who Died TV | Lääkäri Järvinen |
| 2019 | Fingerpori MOVIE | Homelius |
| 2019 | Master Cheng MOVIE | Romppainen |
| 2018 | Ryhmäteatteri MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Kiwi Christmas MOVIE | Santa |
| 2017 | Lapland Odyssey 3 MOVIE | Räihäsen isä |
| 2017 | Kajaani MOVIE | Arvo |
| 2015 | Dirty Hands MOVIE | Ivan |