09/17/1953
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, 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
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Ohjus (2024) as Uutis-Seppo |
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Mielensäpahoittaja Eskorttia etsimässä (2022) as Tarmo |
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Fingerpori (2019) as Homelius |
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Mestari Cheng (2019) as Romppainen |
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Ryhmäteatteri (2018) as |
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Kiwi Christmas (2017) as Santa |
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Napapiirin sankarit 3 (2017) as Räihäsen isä |
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Kajaani (2017) as Arvo |
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Likaiset kädet (2015) as Ivan |
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Me Rosvolat (2015) as Hurja-Kaarlo |
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Arnes Nachlass (2013) as |
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Saunavieras (2012) as Jalo Rautakumpu |
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Let My People Go ! (2011) as Mr. Tiilikainen |
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Boheemi elää (2011) as Self |
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Havukka-ahon ajattelija (2009) as Severi |
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Haarautuvan rakkauden talo (2009) as Niilo |
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Toinen jalka haudasta (2009) as Salmela |
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Joulutarina (2007) as Iisakki |
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V2 – Jäätynyt enkeli (2007) as Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen |
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Rock'n Roll Never Dies (2006) as Laakkonen |
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Onni von Sopanen (2006) as P.E. teacher |
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Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005) as President Uljanov |
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Juoksuhaudantie (2004) as Jarmo Kesämaa |
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Honey Baby (2004) as der Große Enrico |
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Vieraalla maalla (2003) as Hannu Rinta-Perkiö |
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Kymmenen riivinrautaa (2002) as Heikki Korkkalainen |
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Highway Society (2000) as |
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Bad Luck Love (2000) as Heinonen |
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Lakeuden kutsu (2000) as Erkki Hakala |
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Spy Games (1999) as Cabbie |
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Rukajärven tie (1999) as Corporal Tauno Snicker |
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Häjyt (1999) as Törnqvist |
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Zugvögel - einmal nach Inari (1998) as Asko, Milchfahrer |
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Underwater Iceland (1997) as Narrator |
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Sambolico (1996) as Eric |
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Kauas pilvet karkaavat (1996) as Lauri |
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Iron Horsemen (1995) as Darling |
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Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994) as The Mute |
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Goodbye Gibraltar (1993) as Jorma |
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The Last Border (1993) as Borka |
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Ripa ruostuu (1993) as Lynkkynen |
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Mestari (1992) as Eero Tyrni |
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La Vie de Bohème (1992) as Schaunard |
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Night on Earth (1991) as Man #1 Helsinki |
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Zombie ja Kummitusjuna (1991) as Upseeri (voice) |
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Amazon (1990) as Kari |
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Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa (1990) as Detective Karisto |
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Paperitähti (1989) as Ilja Kulovaara |
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Kukunor (1989) as Ihmissyöjä |
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Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) as Igor (Village Idiot) |
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Cha Cha Cha (1989) as Kari Pöllänen |
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Helsinki Napoli All Night Long (1987) as Alex |
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Hamlet liikemaailmassa (1987) as Lauri Polonius |
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Siriuksen vieraat (1987) as Anders |
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Älä itke Iines (1987) as |
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Näkemiin, hyvästi (1986) as |
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Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan (1986) as Narrator |
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Harmagedon (1986) as |
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Laulu (1986) as |
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Tuntematon sotilas (1985) as Lammio |
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Rosso (1985) as Rosso |
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Ylösnousemus (1985) as Touko Heinävesi |
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Calamari Union (1985) as Frank |
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Viimeiset rotannahat (1985) as |
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Klaani – tarina Sammakoitten suvusta (1984) as Leevi Sammakko |
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Apinan vuosi (1983) as Rene |
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Jon (1983) as Jon |
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Kuoleman hellä kosketus (1982) as Hullu |
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Pedon merkki (1981) as Nuori kapteeni |
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Läpimurto (1981) as Police officer (uncredited) |
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Havukka-ahon ajattelija (2009) Director |
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Havukka-ahon ajattelija (2009) Screenplay |
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Klassikko (2001) Director |
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Klassikko (2001) Screenplay |
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Vaiennut kylä (1997) Director |
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Vaiennut kylä (1997) Writer |
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Sutki (1993) Director |
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Rosso (1985) Writer |