Väino Laes
Born: 1951-09-26 in Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
Known For: Acting
Biography
Väino Laes (born September 26, 1951 in Jõhvi) is an Estonian actor. In 1974 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. 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. 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.
Filmography
2024
2013
2012
- Distance as Father
2010
- ENSV as Treener
2002
- Names in Marble as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
1999
1998
- Dear Mister Moon as Uncle Oskar
1994
- Jüri Rumm as Count von Rellingshausen
1993
- City Unplugged as Andres
1992
- Lamb in the Down Right Corner as Jakob
1991
- Surmatants
- Peace Avenue as Peeter
- That Lost Road
1987
- The Joys of Midlife as Customer at the Mall
1985
- Karoliine's Silver Yarn as Bandit
1982
- Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter as Gendarme #1
- Midday as Chimney Sweeper
1980
- The Master of Kõrboja as (uncredited)
1978
- The Pastor of Reigi as Servant