Olli Haaskivi

Olli Haaskivi
Born
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
FatherKai Haaskivi
RelativesNiklas Hagman (cousin)
Websiteollihaaskivi.com

Olli Haaskivi is an American-Finnish actor.

Early life and family

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio where his father, Finnish soccer player Kai Haaskivi, was playing for the Cleveland Force. When Haaskivi was 8, the family moved to Florida, where he grew up between Bradenton and Sarasota. His cousin is former NHL hockey player Niklas Hagman.[1][2]

Career

He attended Booker High School in Sarasota beginning in the 9th grade, and upon graduation he studied musical theatre at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.[1] During his time there, he performed in a production of Seussical alongside Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Benj Pasek.[3] His first onscreen role was in an episode of Unforgettable in 2012.[4]

In 2019, Haaskivi appeared in a small role opposite Edward Norton in Motherless Brooklyn, directed by Norton.[5] He would make a guest appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier as Dr. Nagel.[6] In February 2022, he was cast in Oppenheimer, a biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan,[7] and was cast in a recurring role in the Apple TV+ miniseries The Big Cigar later that year.[8]

Personal life

Haaskivi holds dual citizenship between the United States and Finland. Due to an error made when his father was filing citizenship papers on his behalf, Haaskivi was briefly listed amongst Finland's Most Wanted.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 From Nowhere Mr. McGrath
The Lennon Report Clerk Andrew Adams
2017 Freak Show Tour Guide
Going in Style Man Showing House Uncredited
Who We Are Now Kevin
2018 Nancy Dr. Waters
2019 Motherless Brooklyn Hall of Records Clerk
2020 The MisEducation of Bindu Mr. Deedham
2023 Oppenheimer Edward Condon
2024 The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who
Decided to Write About a Serial Killer 		Seymour

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Unforgettable Man Dressed Like Morgan Episode: "Endgame"
2014 Boardwalk Empire Conors' Assistant Episode: "Golden Days for Boys and Girls"
2015 Hindsight Roger Episode: "The Imaginary Line"
2015–2016 Mr. Robot Shelter Tech 2 episodes
2016 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Apple Engineering Assistant Episode: "Encryption"
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Shane Episode: "Kimmy Finds Her Mom!"
Odd Mom Out Waiter Episode: "The O.D.D. Couple"
Difficult People Chester Episode: "36 Candles"
The Blacklist Theo Episode: "The Lindquist Concern (No. 105)"
2017 Z: The Beginning of Everything Vogel Episode: "The Right Side of Paradise"
The Detour Church Assistant Episode: "The Job"
Orange Is the New Black Aide Episode: "Tattoo You"
Power Tech Episode: "When I Get Out"
2018 Get Shorty Reed Jennings Episode: "Pest Control"
Elementary Terry Weaver Episode: "The Visions of Norman P. Horowitz"
The Sinner Matias Lorcas 3 episodes
2018–2020 Manifest Isaiah Recurring role, 5 episodes
2019 Queen Sugar Bill Linden Episode: "By the Spit"
The Deuce Dr. Oser 3 episodes
Cake Pete 2 episodes
2020 The Plot Against America Roosevelt Man Miniseries, episode: "Part 6"
Social Distance Dean Episode: "A Celebration of the Human Life Cycle"
2021 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Dr. Wilfred Nagel Miniseries, episode: "Power Broker"
2022 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Marvin Episode: "Maisel vs. Lennon: The Cut Contest"
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Phil Knight Episode: "Memento Mori"
Queer as Folk George Episode: "Problemática"
2024 The Big Cigar Arthur A. Ross Miniseries, 4 episodes
Blue Bloods Rocco Amato Episode: "Entitlement"

References

  1. ^ a b c Courtney, Paula (October 18, 2019). "In Conversation with Olli Haaskivi ~ Actor: The Sinner, Manifest, The Deuce". Absolute Music Chat. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Bantanen, Kimmo (August 2, 2022). "Kansainvälisissä huippusarjoissa näytellyt Olli Haaskivi on vielä monelle suomalaiselle vieras – kuuluisan suvun vesa luo uraa maailmantähtien rinnalla". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "Seussical". University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Handelman, Jay (October 12, 2019). "Booker High grad is everywhere on screen this fall". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Stagnitta, Ali (October 30, 2019). "Motherless Brooklyns Olli Haaskivi Details Working With 'Supportive & Wise' Edward Norton". Hollywood Life. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Frazier, Adam (April 2, 2021). "'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Team Up With Old Enemies and Lost Allies in "Power Broker"". /Film. Archived from the original on April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  7. ^ Kit, Borys (February 16, 2022). "Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Adds Halloween Kills, Manifest Actors (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 18, 2022). "The Big Cigar: Oppenheimers Olli Haaskivi Latest To Join Apple Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2022.