1953-09-17 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 | Uutis-Seppo | 2024-02-02 |
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Mielensäpahoittaja Eskorttia etsimässä | Tarmo | 2022-09-09 |
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Mestari Cheng | Romppainen | 2019-09-27 |
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Fingerpori | Homelius | 2019-10-16 |
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Ryhmäteatteri | 2018-02-03 | |
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Napapiirin sankarit 3 | Räihäsen isä | 2017-08-23 |
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Kiwi Christmas | Santa | 2017-11-30 |
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Me Rosvolat | Hurja-Kaarlo | 2015-03-27 |
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Arnes Nachlass | 2013-11-13 | |
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Saunavieras | Jalo Rautakumpu | 2012-03-23 |
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Boheemi elää | Self | 2011-01-26 |
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Let My People Go ! | Mr. Tiilikainen | 2011-12-28 |
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Toinen jalka haudasta | Salmela | 2009-03-20 |
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Havukka-ahon ajattelija | Severi | 2009-12-25 |
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Haarautuvan rakkauden talo | Niilo | 2009-08-21 |
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V2 – Jäätynyt enkeli | Police Lieutenant Usko Saastamoinen | 2007-01-12 |
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Joulutarina | Iisakki | 2007-11-16 |
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Rock'n Roll Never Dies | Laakkonen | 2006-12-22 |
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Onni von Sopanen | P.E. teacher | 2006-08-11 |
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Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning | President Uljanov | 2005-08-20 |
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Juoksuhaudantie | Jarmo Kesämaa | 2004-08-27 |
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Honey Baby | der Große Enrico | 2004-06-26 |
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Vieraalla maalla | Hannu Rinta-Perkiö | 2003-12-19 |
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Kymmenen riivinrautaa | Heikki Korkkalainen | 2002-08-30 |
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Lakeuden kutsu | Erkki Hakala | 2000-01-14 |
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Bad Luck Love | Heinonen | 2000-09-29 |
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Highway Society | 2000-12-07 | |
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Spy Games | Cabbie | 1999-09-10 |
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Häjyt | Törnqvist | 1999-01-15 |
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Rukajärven tie | Corporal Tauno Snicker | 1999-01-22 |
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Zugvögel - einmal nach Inari | Asko, Milchfahrer | 1998-01-01 |
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Underwater Iceland | Narrator | 1997-05-09 |
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Kauas pilvet karkaavat | Lauri | 1996-01-26 |
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Sambolico | Eric | 1996-06-04 |
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Iron Horsemen | Darling | 1995-01-27 |
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Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses | The Mute | 1994-02-17 |
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Ripa ruostuu | Lynkkynen | 1993-02-05 |
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The Last Border | Borka | 1993-08-20 |
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Goodbye Gibraltar | Jorma | 1993-12-17 |
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Mestari | Eero Tyrni | 1992-03-06 |
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La Vie de Bohème | Schaunard | 1992-02-27 |
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Zombie ja Kummitusjuna | Upseeri (voice) | 1991-07-26 |
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Night on Earth | Man #1 Helsinki | 1991-12-12 |
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Amazon | Kari | 1990-12-14 |
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Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa | Detective Karisto | 1990-02-02 |
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Kukunor | Ihmissyöjä | 1989-04-07 |
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Cha Cha Cha | Kari Pöllänen | 1989-01-20 |
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Paperitähti | Ilja Kulovaara | 1989-09-29 |
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Likaiset kädet | Ivan | 1989-10-05 |
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Leningrad Cowboys Go America | Igor (Village Idiot) | 1989-03-24 |
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Hamlet liikemaailmassa | Lauri Polonius | 1987-08-21 |
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Helsinki Napoli All Night Long | Alex | 1987-11-13 |
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Siriuksen vieraat | Anders | 1987-04-09 |
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Älä itke Iines | 1987-02-20 | |
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Harmagedon | 1986-03-28 | |
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Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan | Narrator | 1986-09-19 |
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Laulu | 1986-03-04 | |
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Näkemiin, hyvästi | 1986-12-19 | |
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Tuntematon sotilas | Lammio | 1985-12-06 |
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Ylösnousemus | Touko Heinävesi | 1985-09-27 |
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Calamari Union | Frank | 1985-02-08 |
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Viimeiset rotannahat | 1985-01-18 | |
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Rosso | Rosso | 1985-10-11 |
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Klaani – tarina Sammakoitten suvusta | Leevi Sammakko | 1984-11-30 |
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Apinan vuosi | Rene | 1983-11-11 |
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Jon | Jon | 1983-02-25 |
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Kuoleman hellä kosketus | Hullu | 1982-10-21 |
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Pedon merkki | Nuori kapteeni | 1981-09-25 |
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Läpimurto | Police officer (uncredited) | 1981-09-18 |
