5.9
Movie
Acting
Väino Laes
- Born
- (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
- Credits
- 23 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
5.9
Movie
6.8
Movie
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
7.0
Movie
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
6.0
Movie
Autumn
6.2
Movie
City Unplugged
5.6
Movie
The Joys of Midlife
5.0
Movie
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
5.6
Movie
Awakening
6.3
Movie
Dear Mister Moon
3.3
Movie
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
4.0
Movie
Doctor Stockmann
7.5
Movie
Jüri Rumm
8.0
Movie
Midday
7.0
Movie
The Pastor of Reigi
9.0
Movie
Peace Avenue
7.0
Movie
Surmatants
7.0
Movie
Family Photos
10.0
Movie
That Lost Road
Acting credits 23
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | How the King Wished to Go to the Moon Film | Major |
| 2013 | Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady Film | Bishop |
| 2012 | Distance Film | Father |
| 2010 | ENSV TV | Treener (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Names in Marble Film | Red Patrolman at the Train Station |
| 1999 | Night Navigation Film | |
| 1998 | Dear Mister Moon Film | Uncle Oskar |
| 1994 | Jüri Rumm Film | Count von Rellingshausen |
| 1993 | City Unplugged Film | Andres |
| 1992 | Lamb in the Down Right Corner Film | Jakob |
| 1991 | Peace Avenue Film | Peeter |
| 1991 | Surmatants Film | |
| 1991 | That Lost Road Film | |
| 1990 | Autumn Film | Oskar Luts |
| 1990 | Awakening Film | Arnold |
| 1989 | Family Photos Film | |
| 1989 | Doctor Stockmann Film | |
| 1987 | The Joys of Midlife Film | Customer at the Mall |
| 1985 | Karoliine's Silver Yarn Film | Bandit |
| 1983 | Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter Film | Gendarme #1 |
| 1982 | Midday Film | Chimney Sweeper |
| 1980 | The Master of Kõrboja Film | (uncredited) |
| 1978 | The Pastor of Reigi Film | Servant |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Pastor of Reigi Film | Assistant Director |