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