Quick Facts
Born:
1931-11-22
Birthplace:
Nummi, Finland
Credits:
22 Total Roles
Esa Saario
Acting
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Biography
Esa Saario was a Finnish actor and singer. Saario was an actor at the Finnish National Theater from 1958 until his retirement in 1997. Saario's film roles included the social democratic politician Janne Kivivuori in the films Under the North Star, and Akseli and Elina, based on the novels by VÀinö Linna.
Saario also voiced numerous animated films and series. His most famous voice roles included King Triton in The Little Mermaid and Mufasa in The Lion King in their Finnish dubs.
Saario also voiced numerous animated films and series. His most famous voice roles included King Triton in The Little Mermaid and Mufasa in The Lion King in their Finnish dubs.
Known For
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
Joulupukki (voice)
Here, Beneath the North Star
Janne Kivivuori
Quest for a Heart
KylÀnvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
Farewell, Mr. President
Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
Akallinen mies
Arttu SyyskylÀ
Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra
Self
Akaton mies
MetsÀtalousneuvoja Huhtanen
Akseli and Elina
Janne Kivivuori
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Quest for a Heart MOVIE | KylÀnvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice) |
| 1996 | Santa Claus and the Magic Drum MOVIE | Joulupukki (voice) |
| 1993 | Viimeiset siemenperunat MOVIE | PyörÀhtÀlÀ |
| 1993 | Viimeiset siemenperunat TV | PyörÀhtÀlÀ |
| 1991 | Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra MOVIE | Self |
| 1987 | Farewell, Mr. President MOVIE | Detective Lieutenant Kairamo |
| 1986 | Akallinen mies MOVIE | Arttu SyyskylÀ |
| 1984 | Niskavuori MOVIE | Kaarlo Niskavuori |
| 1983 | Akaton mies MOVIE | MetsÀtalousneuvoja Huhtanen |
| 1979 | Ruskan jÀlkeen MOVIE | Paavo Tyni |