Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1953-09-17 (71 years)
- Place of BirthIvalo, Finland
- Also Known AsKari Kyösti VäänänenTeddy-Boy DaltonKarl VaananenKari Vaananen
Kari Väänänen
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 2024
The Missile
As: Uutis-Seppo
- 2022
The Grump: In Search of an Escort
As: Tarmo
- 2022
The Man Who Died
As: Lääkäri Järvinen
- 2019
Fingerpori
As: Homelius
- 2019
Master Cheng
As: Romppainen
- 2017
Kiwi Christmas
As: Santa
- 2017
Lapland Odyssey 3
As: Räihäsen isä
- 2015
We Are the Pirates of the Roads
As: Hurja-Kaarlo
2012The Rise and Fall of a Friendship
As: Jalo Rautakumpu
2011Let My People Go !
As: Mr. Tiilikainen
2009Backwood Philosopher
As: Severi
2009The House of Branching Love
As: Niilo
2009One Foot Under
As: Salmela
2008Suojelijat
As: Isä
- 2007
Christmas Story
As: Iisakki
2007Taivaan tulet
As: Kauko Junni
2007V2: Dead Angel
As: Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen
2006Onni von Sopanen
As: P.E. teacher
2006Lehmän vuosi
As: Kana-Jorma
2005Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
As: President Uljanov
2004Trench Road
As: Jarmo Kesämaa
2004Honey Baby
As: der Große Enrico
2003Land of Love
As: Hannu Rinta-Perkiö
2002Kymmenen riivinrautaa
As: Heikki Korkkalainen
2002Jurismia!
As: Opettaja Lauri Peltonen
2001Seitsemän
As: Antti Mäkinen
2000Bad Luck Love
As: Heinonen
2000Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
As: Kalevi Repo
2000Lakeuden kutsu
As: Erkki Hakala
1999Kaverille ei jätetä
As: Tilanhoitaja Anselmi
- 1999
Kaverille ei jätetä
As: Kapteeni Kalkku
- 1999
Kaverille ei jätetä
As: Per Berner
- 1999
Kaverille ei jätetä
As: Vode
1999Spy Games
As: Cabbie
1999Ambush
As: Corporal Tauno Snicker
1999The Tough Ones
As: Törnqvist
1998Lääkärit tulessa
As: Mark Messien
1998Team Ahma
As: Harjanne
1998Train Birds
As: Asko, Milchfahrer
1997Underwater Iceland
As: Narrator
1996Sambolico
As: Eric
- 1996
Drifting Clouds
As: Lauri
1995Iron Horsemen
As: Darling
1994Kohtaamiset ja erot
As: Mafiapomo
1994Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
As: The Mute
1993Goodbye Gibraltar
As: Jorma
1993The Last Border
As: Borka
1993The Hobbits
As: Aragorn
1993Ripa Hits the Skids
As: Lynkkynen
1992Mestari
As: Eero Tyrni
- 1992
La Vie de Bohème
As: Schaunard
- 1991
Night on Earth
As: Man #1 Helsinki
1991Zombie and the Ghost Train
As: Upseeri (voice)
1990Amazon
As: Kari
1990Dolly and Her Lover
As: Detective Karisto
1989Dirty Hands
As: Ivan
1989Paper Star
As: Ilja Kulovaara
- 1989
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
As: Igor (Village Idiot)
1989Cha Cha Cha
As: Kari Pöllänen
1987Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
As: Alex
1987Hamlet Goes Business
As: Lauri Polonius
1987Siriuksen vieraat
As: Anders
1986Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan
As: Narrator
1985The Unknown Soldier
As: Lammio
1985Rosso
As: Rosso
1985Ylösnousemus
As: Touko Heinävesi
1985Calamari Union
As: Frank
1984The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
As: Leevi Sammakko
1983Apinan vuosi
As: Rene
1983Jon
As: Jon
1982Kuoleman hellä kosketus
As: Hullu
1981Pedon merkki
As: Nuori kapteeni
1981The Breakthrough
As: Police officer (uncredited)