Väino Laes (born 26 September 1951 in Jõhvi) is an Estonian actor.[1]

In 1974 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory.[1]

From 1978 to 1989 he worked at Rakvere Theatre, 1989–1995 in Estonian Drama Theatre, and since 1995 in Vanalinnastuudio. He has also starred in several films.[1]

In 1992 he was a nominee for the European Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Laes has been in a long-term relationship with actress Erika Kaljusaar since 1980. The couple reside in the village of Padise in Harju County, with a summer home and small farm on the island of Saaremaa.[2]

Selected roles

Film roles

  • 1984 Karoliine hõbelõng (feature film)
  • 1989 Äratus (feature film, role: Saareaugu Arnold)
  • 1990 Sügis (feature film, role: Oskar Luts)
  • 1990 See kadunud tee (feature film, role: Riida Oskar)
  • 1991 Rahu tänav (feature film, role: Peeter)
  • 1993 Tallinn pimeduses (feature film, role: Andreas)
  • 1994 Jüri Rumm (feature film, role: Count von Rellingshausen)
  • 1998 Kallis härra Q (feature film, role: Uncle Oskar)
  • 2002 Nimed marmortahvlil (feature film)
  • 2010 Taevavõti (feature film)
  • 2012 Üksik saar (feature film)
  • 2012 Distants (short film, role: Father)
  • 2014 Väikelinna detektiivid (television series, role: Bishop)

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Väino Laes - Eesti filmi andmebaas". www.efis.ee. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Kärssin, Andres (29 December 2013). "Elusa küla musternäide: Hästi toimivast külaseltsist on saanud argument kinnisvarakuulutustes". Maaleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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