Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 26, 1951
Place of Birth:
Jõhvi, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]
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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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | How the King Wished to Go to the Moon | Major |
| 2013 | Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady | Bishop |
| 2012 | Distance | Father |
| 2002 | Names in Marble | Red Patrolman at the Train Station |
| 1999 | Night Navigation | |
| 1998 | Dear Mister Moon | Uncle Oskar |
| 1994 | Jüri Rumm | Count von Rellingshausen |
| 1993 | City Unplugged | Andres |
| 1992 | Lamb in the Down Right Corner | Jakob |
| 1991 | Peace Street | Peeter |
| 1991 | Surmatants | |
| 1991 | That Lost Road | |
| 1990 | Autumn | Oskar Luts |
| 1990 | Awakening | Arnold |
| 1989 | Doctor Stockmann | |
| 1989 | Family Photos | |
| 1987 | The Joys of Midlife | Customer at the Mall |
| 1985 | Karoliine's Silver Yarn | Bandit |
| 1982 | Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter | Gendarme #1 |
| 1982 | Midday | Chimney Sweeper |
| 1980 | The Master of Kõrboja | (uncredited) |
| 1978 | The Pastor of Reigi | Servant |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ENSV | Treener |