Esa Saario
Acting
Born: 1931-11-22 in Nummi, Finland
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
Niskavuori
Kaarlo Niskavuori
An Unknown Friend
Tietokoneoperaattori
Tytön huivi
(uncredited)
Viimeiset siemenperunat
Pyörähtälä
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
Joulupukki (voice)
Akseli and Elina
Janne Kivivuori
Oho, sanoi Eemeli
(uncredited)
Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra
Quest for a Heart
Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
Here, Beneath the North Star
Janne Kivivuori
Akallinen mies
Arttu Syyskylä
Sven Tuuva the Hero
Farewell, Mr. President
Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
Akaton mies
Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen
Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu
Trust
Kullervo Manner
Ihana seikkailu
Henrik Södersvans
Kankkulan kaivolla
Esa Saario
Ruskan jälkeen
Paavo Tyni
Totuus on armoton
Itkonen
Meiltähän tämä käy
tuomari Ketonen