Actor
Väino Laes
Born September 26, 1951 in Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
22 films
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.
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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
22 films as actor- 2024How the King Wished to Go to the MoonMajor
- 2013Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White LadyBishop
- 2012DistanceFather
- 2002Names in MarbleRed Patrolman at the Train Station
- 1999Night Navigation
- 1998Dear Mister MoonUncle Oskar
- 1994Jüri RummCount von Rellingshausen
- 1993City UnpluggedAndres
- 1992Lamb in the Down Right CornerJakob
- 1991Peace AvenuePeeter
- 1991Surmatants
- 1991That Lost Road
- 1990AutumnOskar Luts
- 1990AwakeningArnold
- 1989Family Photos
- 1989Doctor Stockmann
- 1987The Joys of MidlifeCustomer at the Mall
- 1985Karoliine's Silver YarnBandit
- 1983Arabella, the Pirate's DaughterGendarme #1
- 1982MiddayChimney Sweeper
- 1980The Master of Kõrboja(uncredited)
- 1978The Pastor of ReigiServant