Known for

Acting

Born

Sep 26, 1951 (75 years old)

Place of birth

Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

Väino Laes

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.

Titles

Karoliine's Silver Yarn

Movie • 1985

The Pastor of Reigi

Movie • 1978

The Master of Kõrboja

Movie • 1980

Awakening

Movie • 1990

Midday

Movie • 1982

Jüri Rumm

Movie • 1994

How the King Wished to Go to the Moon

Movie • 2024

Lamb in the Down Right Corner

Movie • 1992

Dear Mister Moon

Movie • 1998

Names in Marble

Movie • 2002

Peace Avenue

Movie • 1991

Autumn

Movie • 1990

Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter

Movie • 1983

The Joys of Midlife

Movie • 1987

City Unplugged

Movie • 1993