Kari Heiskanen was born on March 16, 1955 in Hämeenlinna, Finland as Kari Olavi Heiskanen. He is an actor and writer, known for Un conte finlandais (2008), Lain ulkopuolella (1987) and La rédemption (1997). He has been married to Sara Paavolainen since 1980. They have three children.