Person file · Acting
Väino Laes
Born 1951-09-26Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
How the King Wished to Go to the MoonMajorKid Detectives and the Secret of the White LadyBishopDistanceFatherNames in MarbleRed Patrolman at the Train StationNight NavigationRoleDear Mister MoonUncle OskarJüri RummCount von RellingshausenCity UnpluggedAndresLamb in the Down Right CornerJakobPeace AvenuePeeterSurmatantsRoleThat Lost RoadRoleAutumnOskar LutsAwakeningArnoldFamily PhotosRoleDoctor StockmannRoleThe Joys of MidlifeCustomer at the MallKaroliine's Silver YarnBanditArabella, the Pirate's DaughterGendarme #1MiddayChimney SweeperThe Master of Kõrboja(uncredited)The Pastor of ReigiServant