Esa Saario
Known For
Acting
Born
1931-11-22 in Nummi, Finland
Died
2025-09-26
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.
Most Known For
An Unknown Friend
as Tietokoneoperaattori
Viimeiset siemenperunat
as Pyörähtälä
Niskavuori
as Kaarlo Niskavuori
Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu
Farewell, Mr. President
as Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
Oho, sanoi Eemeli
as (uncredited)
Tytön huivi
as (uncredited)
Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra
Here, Beneath the North Star
as Janne Kivivuori
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
as Joulupukki (voice)
Trust
as Kullervo Manner
Viimeiset siemenperunat
as Pyörähtälä
Quest for a Heart
as Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
Sven Tuuva the Hero
Akseli and Elina
as Janne Kivivuori
Ihana seikkailu
as Henrik Södersvans
Ruskan jälkeen
as Paavo Tyni
Kankkulan kaivolla
as Esa Saario
Totuus on armoton
as Itkonen
Akaton mies
as Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen