Known for

Acting

Born

Nov 22, 1931

Died

Sep 26, 2025 (aged 93)

Place of birth

Nummi, Finland

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.

Titles

Niskavuori

Movie • 1984

Akseli and Elina

Movie • 1970

An Unknown Friend

Movie • 1978

Oho, sanoi Eemeli

Movie • 1960

Here, Beneath the North Star

Movie • 1968

Santa Claus and the Magic Drum

Movie • 1996

Quest for a Heart

Movie • 2007

Akallinen mies

Movie • 1986

Trust

Movie • 1976

Farewell, Mr. President

Movie • 1987

Akaton mies

Movie • 1983

Meiltähän tämä käy

Movie • 1973