Väino Laes
Acting1951Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
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
Acting History
2024
2013
2012
Distance
as Father
2010
ENSV
TVas Treener
2002
Names in Marble
as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
1999
1998
Dear Mister Moon
as Uncle Oskar
1994
Jüri Rumm
as Count von Rellingshausen
1993
City Unplugged
as Andres
1992
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
as Jakob
1991
1987
The Joys of Midlife
as Customer at the Mall
1985
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
as Bandit
1982
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
as Gendarme #1
Midday
as Chimney Sweeper
1980
The Master of Kõrboja
as (uncredited)
1978
The Pastor of Reigi
as Servant
The Pastor of Reigi
Assistant Director