Esa Saario

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

Santa Claus and the Magic Drum

as Joulupukki (voice)

Here, Beneath the North Star

as Janne Kivivuori

Quest for a Heart

as Kylänvanhin / Löylynhenki / kertoja (voice)

Farewell, Mr. President

as Detective Lieutenant Kairamo

Akallinen mies

as Arttu Syyskylä

Uuno Turhapuro herra Helsingin herra

Akaton mies

as Metsätalousneuvoja Huhtanen

Akseli and Elina

as Janne Kivivuori

Niskavuori

as Kaarlo Niskavuori

An Unknown Friend

as Tietokoneoperaattori