Esa Saario
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 Väinö 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.
Known For
Acting History
2007
Quest for a Heart as Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
1996Santa Claus and the Magic Drum as Joulupukki (voice)
1993Viimeiset siemenperunat as Pyörähtälä
1993Viimeiset siemenperunat as Pyörähtälä
1991Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra
1987Farewell, Mr. President as Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
1986Akallinen mies as Arttu Syyskylä
1984Niskavuori as Kaarlo Niskavuori
1983Akaton mies as Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen
1979Ruskan jälkeen as Paavo Tyni
1978An Unknown Friend as Tietokoneoperaattori
1976Trust as Kullervo Manner
1973Meiltähän tämä käy as tuomari Ketonen
1971Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu
1970Akseli and Elina as Janne Kivivuori
1968Here, Beneath the North Star as Janne Kivivuori
1963Totuus on armoton as Itkonen
1962Ihana seikkailu as Henrik Södersvans
1960Kankkulan kaivolla as Esa Saario
1960Oho, sanoi Eemeli as (uncredited)
1958Sven Tuuva the Hero
1951Tytön huivi as (uncredited)