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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996) — Joulupukki (voice)
2. Here, Beneath the North Star (1968) — Janne Kivivuori
3. Quest for a Heart (2007) — Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
4. Farewell, Mr. President (1987) — Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
5. Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra (1991)
6. Akallinen mies (1986) — Arttu Syyskylä
7. Akseli and Elina (1970) — Janne Kivivuori
8. Akaton mies (1983) — Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen
9. Niskavuori (1984) — Kaarlo Niskavuori
10. An Unknown Friend (1978) — Tietokoneoperaattori
11. Sven Tuuva the Hero (1958)
12. Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu (1971)
13. Trust (1976) — Kullervo Manner
14. Meiltähän tämä käy (1973) — tuomari Ketonen
15. Totuus on armoton (1963) — Itkonen
16. Ruskan jälkeen (1979) — Paavo Tyni
17. Tytön huivi (1951) — (uncredited)
18. Viimeiset siemenperunat (1993) — Pyörähtälä
19. Kankkulan kaivolla (1960) — Esa Saario
20. Ihana seikkailu (1962) — Henrik Södersvans
21. Oho, sanoi Eemeli (1960) — (uncredited)