Born
1951-09-26 (age 74)
Birthplace
Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
Known For
Acting
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.
Movie Appearances
City Unplugged
as Andres
1993
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
as Jakob
1992
Jüri Rumm
as Count von Rellingshausen
1994
Autumn
as Oskar Luts
1990
Names in Marble
as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
2002
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
as Major
2024
The Master of Kõrboja
as (uncredited)
1980
Distance
as Father
2012
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
as Gendarme #1
1983
Dear Mister Moon
as Uncle Oskar
1998
Midday
as Chimney Sweeper
1982
The Joys of Midlife
as Customer at the Mall
1987
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
as Bandit
1985
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
as Bishop
2013
Doctor Stockmann
1989
The Pastor of Reigi
as Servant
1978
Peace Avenue
as Peeter
1991
Awakening
as Arnold
1990
Surmatants
1991
Family Photos
1989
