Personal Info
Known ForActing
Born1951-09-26
BirthplaceJõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Väino Laes
Autumn
1990
Filmography
Acting (22)
2024
2013
3.3
2012
Distanceas Father
2002
Names in Marbleas Red Patrolman at the Train Station
5.9
1999
1998
Dear Mister Moonas Uncle Oskar
6.3
1994
Jüri Rummas Count von Rellingshausen
7.5
1993
City Unpluggedas Andres
6.2
1992
Lamb in the Down Right Corneras Jakob
6.8
1991
Peace Avenueas Peeter
9.0
1991
7.0
1991
10.0
1990
Autumnas Oskar Luts
6.0
1990
Awakeningas Arnold
5.6
1989
7.0
1989
4.0
1987
The Joys of Midlifeas Customer at the Mall
5.6
1985
Karoliine's Silver Yarnas Bandit
5.0
1983
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughteras Gendarme #1
7.0
1982
Middayas Chimney Sweeper
8.0
1980
The Master of Kõrbojaas (uncredited)
4.1
1978
The Pastor of Reigias Servant
7.0
Production & Directing (1)
1978
The Pastor of ReigiAssistant Director
7.0