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