Väino Laes
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.
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ENSV
2010
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
1985
Jüri Rumm
1994
City Unplugged
1993
The Pastor of Reigi
1978
Awakening
1990
Distance
2012
The Master of Kõrboja
1980
Midday
1982
Family Photos
1989
Night Navigation
1999
That Lost Road
1991
Peace Avenue
1991
Autumn
1990
Dear Mister Moon
1998
The Joys of Midlife
1987
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
1983
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
1992
Names in Marble
2002
Surmatants
1991
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
2013
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
2024
Doctor Stockmann
1989