Väino Laes
Known For
Acting
Born
1951-09-26 in Jõhvi, 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.
Most Known For
Awakening
as Arnold
The Master of Kõrboja
as (uncredited)
ENSV
as Treener
Jüri Rumm
as Count von Rellingshausen
Distance
as Father
That Lost Road
Midday
as Chimney Sweeper
The Pastor of Reigi
as Servant
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
as Bandit
Family Photos
Names in Marble
as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
Night Navigation
Dear Mister Moon
as Uncle Oskar
City Unplugged
as Andres
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
as Bishop
Autumn
as Oskar Luts
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
as Gendarme #1
Doctor Stockmann
Surmatants
The Joys of Midlife
as Customer at the Mall