Väino Laes
Known for: Acting
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
Series
ENSV
Treener
2010
Film
Names in Marble
Red Patrolman at the Train Station
2002
Film
Autumn
Oskar Luts
1990
Film
City Unplugged
Andres
1993
Film
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
Bishop
2013
Film
Distance
Father
2012
Film
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Bandit
1985
Film
Surmatants
1991
Film
Dear Mister Moon
Uncle Oskar
1998
Film
Peace Avenue
Peeter
1991
Film
Midday
Chimney Sweeper
1982
Film
Awakening
Arnold
1990
Film
The Joys of Midlife
Customer at the Mall
1987
Film
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Gendarme #1
1983
Film
Doctor Stockmann
1989
Film
Jüri Rumm
Count von Rellingshausen
1994
Film
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
Major
2024
Film
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
Jakob
1992
Film
The Master of Kõrboja
(uncredited)
1980
Film
Family Photos
1989
Film
The Pastor of Reigi
Servant
1978
Film
That Lost Road
1991
Film
Night Navigation
1999