Eino Heiskanen is a versatile Finnish actor who has appeared in theater, television, and film. He has worked at theaters such as Ryhmäteatteri, the Finnish National Theatre, and the Kuopio and Jyväskylä City Theatres.
On television, Heiskanen is known for his roles in drama series like Syke (Nurses) and Murha Hangossa (Murder in Hanko).
He has also appeared on popular entertainment shows, including Putous, Selviytyjät Suomi(Survivor Finland), and Erikoisjoukot(Who dare wins).
His film credits include Aku Louhimies' Tuntematon sotilas(The Unknown Soldier, 2017), where he played Riitaoja. He has also starred in the films Joulumaa(2017), Odotus(2021), and Lunastajat(2022).

Film & TV
Eino Heiskanen participated in Finland's toughest reality show, Erikoisjoukot Season 3 (Special Forces, Based on SAS: Who dare wins) , where he faced extreme physical and mental challenges. The focus and discipline he relies on as an actor were put to the ultimate test as he pushed his endurance and teamwork skills to the limit.
The program is designed to strip every recruit down to their core, revealing their most authentic selves—for better or worse.
Because physical stamina & willpower are crucial on the show, Eino prepared for its grueling physical demands with the help of a personal trainer.
Film & TV
Eino Heiskanen joins the latest cast of the live comedy show Putous Season 16!
Eino brings out the blue shirt for the first time ever together with Nicklas Pohjola - both first time in Putous format.
Live TV is a new frontier for Heiskanen, and he has successfully joined the renowned format. He enjoys the challenge and all the drama and comedy that ensues before our eyes every Saturday at prime time on live TV.
Film & TV
TONI KANERVA
Sorjonen, known internationally as Bordertown, is a Finnish crime drama series that started on Yle TV1 channel in October 2016. The show concentrates on a talented criminal investigator Kari Sorjonen and his family. Kari Sorjonen is played by Ville Virtanen.
Eino Heiskanen plays in the role of Toni Kanerva in Season 3
Film & TV
Redeemers by Miro Laiho and Niko Kelkka is a Finnish film that premiered in December 2022. The movie is a potpourri of dense athmospheric thriller, deep dark comedy and even horror elements that breaks genre borders in an unabashed manner.
The story revolves around two doomsday cult novices, Kristoffer and Joakim, who go door-to-door proselytizing. Finally, they find themselves in a special and dangerous situation.
Eino Heiskanen plays the main character duo together with Roope Salminen.
Film & TV
RIITAOJA
Eino Heiskanen played the role of Riitaoja in the movie Unknown Soldier. This version was directed by Aku Louhimies in 2017, and it is the third film version of the Väinö Linna classic novel Tuntematon Sotilas.
The Louhimies version of Unknown Soldier is known for its realistic human connection and the human approach for war. It shifts the focus on the diverse stories of each soldier in person, and the human feelings in the middle of it all.
This movie brings out the core themes in the Linna novel such as companionship, fear, bravery, and the utter madness of war.
Film & TV
Short film by Katri Järvelä
A story of estranged sibling relationship.
Anu and Johannes have to meet at their mother's funeral.
The conflicts between the siblings, both internal and external, drive them even more apart until
Johannes' familiar panic-like emotional reaction
from childhood triggers the situation
and brings out the truth.
