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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Filmography
all 84
Movies 73
TV Shows 11
Director 4
self 2
Narrator 2
Voice 1
The Missile (2024)
Movie
Tarmo
The Grump: In Search of an Escort (2022)
Movie
Lääkäri Järvinen
The Man Who Died (2022)
TV
Aulis Homelius
Fingerpori (2019)
Movie
Romppainen
Master Cheng (2019)
Movie
Self
Ryhmäteatteri (2018)
Movie
Santa
Kiwi Christmas (2017)
Movie
Räihäsen isä
Lapland Odyssey 3 (2017)
Movie
4.75
Hurja-Kaarlo
We Are the Pirates of the Roads (2015)
Movie
Jalo Rautakumpu
The Rise and Fall of a Friendship (2012)
Movie
Mr. Tiilikainen
Let My People Go! (2011)
Movie
Self
Bohemian Eyes (2011)
Movie
Director
Backwood Philosopher (2009)
Movie
Niilo
The House of Branching Love (2009)
Movie
Salmela
One Foot Under (2009)
Movie
Isä
Suojelijat (2008)
TV
Iisakki
Christmas Story (2007)
Movie
Kauko Junni
Taivaan tulet (2007)
TV
Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen
V2: Dead Angel (2007)
Movie
6.27
Laakkonen
Rock'n Roll Never Dies (2006)
Movie
P.E. teacher
Onni von Sopanen (2006)
Movie
Kana-Jorma
Lehmän vuosi (2006)
TV
President Uljanov
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005)
Movie
6
Jarmo Kesämaa
Trench Road (2004)
Movie
The Great Enrico
Honey Baby (2004)
Movie
Hannu Rinta-Perkiö
Land of Love (2003)
Movie
Heikki Korkkalainen
Kymmenen riivinrautaa (2002)
Movie
Opettaja Lauri Peltonen
Jurismia! (2002)
TV
Director
The Classic (2001)
Movie
Antti Mäkinen
Seitsemän (2001)
TV
Highway Society (2000)
Movie
Heinonen
Bad Luck Love (2000)
Movie
Alma / Pappi
True Love Waits (2000)
Movie
Kalevi Repo
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood (2000)
TV
Erkki Hakala
Lakeuden kutsu (2000)
Movie
Kapteeni Kalkku / Per Berner / Tilanhoitaja Anselmi
Kaverille ei jätetä (1999)
TV
Spy Games (1999)
Movie
Corporal Tauno Snicker
Ambush (1999)
Movie
Törnqvist
The Tough Ones (1999)
Movie
Mark Messien
Lääkärit tulessa (1998)
TV
Asko, Milchfahrer
Train Birds (1998)
Movie
Narrator
Underwater Iceland (1997)
Movie
Director
Vaiennut kylä (1997)
Movie
Eric
Sambolico (1996)
Movie
Lauri Koponen
Drifting Clouds (1996)
Movie
8
Darling
Iron Horsemen (1995)
Movie
Mafiapomo
Kohtaamiset ja erot (1994)
TV
The Mute
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994)
Movie
6
Jorma
Goodbye Gibraltar (1993)
Movie
Director
Sutki (1993)
Movie
Borka
The Last Border (1993)
Movie
Klonkku / Konkari / Sméagol
The Hobbits (1993)
TV
Lynkkynen
Ripa Hits the Skids (1993)
Movie
Father
The Parrot Man (1992)
Movie
Eero Tyrni
The Champion (1992)
Movie
Schaunard
La Vie de Bohème (1992)
Movie
Man #1 Helsinki
Night on Earth (1991)
Movie
5.75
Upseeri (voice)
Zombie and the Ghost Train (1991)
Movie
Kari
Amazon (1990)
Movie
Etsivä Karisto
Dolly and Her Lover (1990)
Movie
Ivan
Dirty Hands (1989)
Movie
Ilja Kulovaara
Paper Star (1989)
Movie
Ihmissyöjä
Kukunor (1989)
Movie
Igor (Village Idiot)
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)
Movie
8
Kari Pöllänen
Cha Cha Cha (1989)
Movie
Marco
Yötyö (1988)
Movie
Alex
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long (1987)
Movie
Lauri Polonius
Hamlet Goes Business (1987)
Movie
Anders
Siriuksen vieraat (1987)
Movie
Sylvesteri
Älä itke Iines (1987)
Movie
Näkemiin, hyvästi (1986)
Movie
Narrator
Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan (1986)
Movie
Kaveri
Harmagedon (1986)
Movie
Lammio
The Unknown Soldier (1985)
Movie
Giancarlo Rosso
Rosso (1985)
Movie
Touko Heinävesi
Ylösnousemus (1985)
Movie
Frank
Calamari Union (1985)
Movie
Viimeiset rotannahat (1985)
Movie
Leevi Sammakko
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs (1984)
Movie
6
Rene
Apinan vuosi (1983)
Movie
Jon
Jon (1983)
Movie
Hullu
Kuoleman hellä kosketus (1982)
Movie
Nuori kapteeni
Pedon merkki (1981)
Movie
Police officer (uncredited)
The Breakthrough (1981)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.62
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1953-09-17 (70 years old)
Birth NameKari Kyösti Väänänen
Birth PlaceIvalo, Finland
RelationshipsSanna Fransman (1980-01-01 - 1992-01-01)
CitizenshipsFinland
ResidencesKemijärvi, Finland
Also Known AsKari Kyösti Väänänen, Teddy-Boy Dalton, Karl Vaananen, Kari Vaananen
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