Väino Laes
ActingVäino 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 — Acting
Names in Marble
Red Patrolman at the Train Station
Awakening
Arnold
Autumn
Oskar Luts
Peace Avenue
Peeter
City Unplugged
Andres
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Gendarme #1
Doctor Stockmann
The Pastor of Reigi
Servant
Distance
Father
Surmatants
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
Jakob
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
Bishop
The Joys of Midlife
Customer at the Mall
Dear Mister Moon
Uncle Oskar
Jüri Rumm
Count von Rellingshausen
The Master of Kõrboja
(uncredited)
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Bandit
Night Navigation
That Lost Road
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
Major
Midday
Chimney Sweeper
