
Väino Laes
Acting
- Born:
- 1951-09-26
- Place of birth:
- 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.
Known For
Filmography

How the King Wished to Go to the Moon

Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady

Distance

ENSV

Names in Marble

Night Navigation

Dear Mister Moon

Jüri Rumm

City Unplugged

Lamb in the Down Right Corner

Peace Avenue

Surmatants

That Lost Road

Autumn

Awakening

Family Photos

Doctor Stockmann

The Joys of Midlife

Karoliine's Silver Yarn

Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter

Midday

The Master of Kõrboja

The Pastor of Reigi