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