Väino Laes
Actor
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.
Filmography
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
as Jakob 1992
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
as Gendarme #1 1982
Autumn
as Oskar Luts 1990
City Unplugged
as Andres 1993
The Master of Kõrboja
as (uncredited) 1980
The Joys of Midlife
as Customer at the Mall 1987
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
as Bandit 1985
Awakening
as Arnold 1990
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
as Bishop 2013
Dear Mister Moon
as Uncle Oskar 1998
Doctor Stockmann
1989
Jüri Rumm
as Count von Rellingshausen 1994
Midday
as Chimney Sweeper 1982
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
as Major 2024
Distance
as Father 2012
The Pastor of Reigi
as Servant 1978