Väino Laes

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Names in Marble (2002) — Red Patrolman at the Train Station
2. Lamb in the Down Right Corner (1992) — Jakob
3. Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter (1983) — Gendarme #1
4. Autumn (1990) — Oskar Luts
5. City Unplugged (1993) — Andres
6. The Master of Kõrboja (1980) — (uncredited)
7. The Joys of Midlife (1987) — Customer at the Mall
8. Karoliine's Silver Yarn (1985) — Bandit
9. Awakening (1990) — Arnold
10. Dear Mister Moon (1998) — Uncle Oskar
11. Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady (2013) — Bishop
12. Doctor Stockmann (1989)
13. Jüri Rumm (1994) — Count von Rellingshausen
14. Midday (1982) — Chimney Sweeper
15. The Pastor of Reigi (1978) — Servant
16. Peace Avenue (1991) — Peeter
17. Surmatants (1991)
18. Family Photos (1989)
19. That Lost Road (1991)
20. How the King Wished to Go to the Moon (2024) — Major
21. Distance (2012) — Father
22. Night Navigation (1999)
23. ENSV (2010) — Treener