About

Known credits:
54
Birthday:
1938-11-23
Place of birth:
Lapua, Finland
Website:
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Esko Nikkari

Overview

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Esko Nikkari (23 November 1938 Lapua, Finland – 17 December 2006 in Seinäjoki, Finland) was a prolific Finnish actor who made more than 70 appearances on film and television. He debuted in 1974 in the movie Karvat.

Nikkari was a workhorse of the Kaurismäki brothers, with whom he first worked on Rikos ja rangaistus in 1983. His last role with Aki Kaurismäki was in Man without a Past in 2002. He starred in the 1994 film Aapo opposite actors such as Taisto Reimaluoto, Ulla Koivuranta and Kai Lehtinen. More recently, he has appeared in a number of Timo Koivusalo films such as Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa (2005), which is the last full-length movie he appeared in.

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Known for

Acting
2005 Shadow of the Eagle Actor Aaro's father 58
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2003 Land of Love Actor Lakeuden ristin suntio 58
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2002 The Man Without a Past Actor Bank Robber 65
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2001 The Rose of the Rascal Actor Väiski 59
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2000 Pieni pyhiinvaellus Actor Pappi 59
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2000 Hurmaava joukkoitsemurha Actor Sakari Piippo 58
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2000 Lakeuden kutsu Actor Paavo Hakala 58
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1999 Juha Actor Police Chief 59
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1999 Rikos & rakkaus Actor Kassu Vartio 58
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1998 Big Bang Actor Ukki N/A
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1998 A Summer by the River Actor Hannes 59
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1997 Pekko ja unissakävelijä Actor Reino Kuovi, Poliisi 59
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1997 Vaiennut kylä Actor Jarva, police officer 58
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1997 The Minister of State Actor Dommer 59
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1996 Pekko ja muukalainen Actor Reino Kuovi, poliisi 58
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1996 Drifting Clouds Actor Restaurant Manager 63
Fair
1995 Pekko ja massahurmaaja Actor Reino,Poliisi 58
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1995 The Last Wedding Actor Jalmari Pesonen / Grim Reaper (voice) 58
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1994 Pekko ja poika Actor Reino,Poliisi 58
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1994 Aapo Actor maanviljelysneuvos 58
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1994 Kaikki pelissä Actor Louhela 58
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1993 Pekko aikamiespojan poikamiesaika Actor Reino,Poliisi 58
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1992 Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät Actor Pohjalainen perheenpää 58
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1992 Goodbye, Trainmen Actor Trainman Kauno Saario 58
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1991 Talvisota Actor Yrjö ”Ylli” Alanen N/A
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1990 Rampe & Naukkis – kaikkien aikojen superpari Actor 58
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1990 Lentsu Actor Autoilija Toivo Kesseli 69
Fair
1990 The Match Factory Girl Actor Stepfather 63
Fair
1989 The Winter War Actor Yrjö 'Ylli' Alanen 60
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1989 Dirty Hands Actor Karsky 58
Average
1989 Cha Cha Cha Actor Policeman 58
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1988 Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus Actor Johtaja ravintolassa 59
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1988 Ariel Actor Car Dealer 63
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1988 Plainlands Actor Paavo 59
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1987 Hamlet Goes Business Actor Polonius 59
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1987 Tilinteko Actor Varjola 58
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1987 Macbeth Actor Einari 59
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1987 Farewell, Mr. President Actor Businessman at the Restaurant 59
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1987 Nonstop Actor Bookseller N/A
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1986 Shadows in Paradise Actor Nikander's Co-Worker 65
Fair
1986 Päätepysäkki Actor Isä 58
Average
1986 Lumikit Actor herra Jortikka, vaimoa odottava mies N/A
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1985 The Wrestler Actor Hinausautokuski 58
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1985 Hei kliffaa hei Actor Poliisi 59
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1984 Niskavuori Actor Nikulan isäntä 59
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1984 The Clan: Tale of the Frogs Actor Poliisietsivä 58
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1984 Marked Actor 59
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1983 Crime and Punishment Actor Inspector Pennanen 60
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1983 Koomikko Actor Potilas N/A
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1982 The Worthless Actor Harström 59
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1982 Kahdeksan peiliä Actor Isa N/A
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1981 Syöksykierre Actor Kalevi 58
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1981 Kauhea murhamies Lalli Actor Mustakulma Kaukovalta N/A
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1972 Eight Deadly Shots Actor 6. Poliisi N/A
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