Väino Laes

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1951-09-26 (74 years old)

Place of Birth

Jõhvi, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]

Väino Laes

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.

Acting

1993

1994

Jüri Rumm

as Count von Rellingshausen

1990

Autumn

as Oskar Luts

2002

Names in Marble

as Red Patrolman at the Train Station

1980

The Master of Kõrboja

as (uncredited)

2012

Distance

as Father

1998

Dear Mister Moon

as Uncle Oskar

1982

Midday

as Chimney Sweeper

1987

The Joys of Midlife

as Customer at the Mall

1978

1991

Peace Street

as Peeter

1990

Awakening

as Arnold

Production

1978

The Pastor of Reigi

as Assistant Director

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