1984Nominee
Best Performance
Niskavuori
Esa Saario
Actor
Nummi, Finland
November 22, 1931
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.
Photo
Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1978Nominee
Best Performance
An Unknown Friend
1951Nominee
Best Performance
Tytön huivi
Career Highlights
1970Highlight
Best Performance
Akseli and Elina
1986Highlight
Best Performance
Akallinen mies
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An Unknown Friend
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum