Väino Laes
Acting • Born 1951-09-26
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
23 credits
City Unplugged
Movie • 1993
Andres
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
Movie • 1992
Jakob
Jüri Rumm
Movie • 1994
Count von Rellingshausen
Autumn
Movie • 1990
Oskar Luts
Names in Marble
Movie • 2002
Red Patrolman at the Train Station
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
Movie • 2024
Major
The Master of Kõrboja
Movie • 1980
(uncredited)
Distance
Movie • 2012
Father
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Movie • 1982
Gendarme #1
Dear Mister Moon
Movie • 1998
Uncle Oskar
Midday
Movie • 1982
Chimney Sweeper
The Joys of Midlife
Movie • 1987
Customer at the Mall
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Movie • 1985
Bandit
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
Movie • 2013
Bishop
Doctor Stockmann
Movie • 1989
The Pastor of Reigi
Movie • 1978
Servant
Peace Avenue
Movie • 1991
Peeter
Awakening
Movie • 1990
Arnold
Surmatants
Movie • 1991
Family Photos
Movie • 1989
That Lost Road
Movie • 1991
Night Navigation
Movie • 1999
ENSV
TV • 2010
Treener