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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
Character: Major
MOVIE • 2024
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
Character: Bishop
MOVIE • 2013
Distance
Character: Father
MOVIE • 2012
ENSV
Character: Treener
TV • 2010
Names in Marble
Character: Red Patrolman at the Train Station
MOVIE • 2002
Night Navigation
Character:
MOVIE • 1999
Dear Mister Moon
Character: Uncle Oskar
MOVIE • 1998
Jüri Rumm
Character: Count von Rellingshausen
MOVIE • 1994
City Unplugged
Character: Andres
MOVIE • 1993
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
Character: Jakob
MOVIE • 1992
Peace Avenue
Character: Peeter
MOVIE • 1991
Surmatants
Character:
MOVIE • 1991
That Lost Road
Character:
MOVIE • 1991
Autumn
Character: Oskar Luts
MOVIE • 1990
Awakening
Character: Arnold
MOVIE • 1990
Family Photos
Character:
MOVIE • 1989
Doctor Stockmann
Character:
MOVIE • 1989
The Joys of Midlife
Character: Customer at the Mall
MOVIE • 1987
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Character: Bandit
MOVIE • 1985
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Character: Gendarme #1
MOVIE • 1982
Crew
