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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1931-11-22 · Nummi, Finland
- Died
- 2025-09-26
Known for
- Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996) — Joulupukki (voice)
- Quest for a Heart (2007) — Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)
- Here, Beneath the North Star (1968) — Janne Kivivuori
- Farewell, Mr. President (1987) — Detective Lieutenant Kairamo
- Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra (1991)
- Akallinen mies (1986) — Arttu Syyskylä
- Akseli and Elina (1970) — Janne Kivivuori
- Akaton mies (1983) — Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen
- Niskavuori (1984) — Kaarlo Niskavuori
- An Unknown Friend (1978) — Tietokoneoperaattori
- Sven Tuuva the Hero (1958)
- Maunu Kurkvaaran Kujanjuoksu (1971) — Inspector Kurki
- Trust (1976) — Kullervo Manner
- Meiltähän tämä käy (1973) — tuomari Ketonen
- Totuus on armoton (1963) — Itkonen
- Ruskan jälkeen (1979) — Paavo Tyni