Esko Nikkari

Born: 1938-11-23

Birthplace: Lapua, Finland

Biography

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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

Ariel
Shadows in Paradise
The Match Factory Girl
The Man Without a Past
Drifting Clouds
The Winter War
Juha
Crime and Punishment
Rikos & rakkaus
The Wrestler

Top Movie Credits

Ariel Car Dealer
Shadows in Paradise Nikander's Co-Worker
Drifting Clouds Restaurant Manager
The Winter War Yrjö 'Ylli' Alanen
Juha Police Chief
Crime and Punishment Inspector Pennanen
Rikos & rakkaus Kassu Vartio
The Wrestler Hinausautokuski