Väino Laes
Acting
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
2024How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
Major
2013Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
Bishop
2012Distance
Father
2002Names in Marble
Red Patrolman at the Train Station
1999Night Navigation
1998Dear Mister Moon
Uncle Oskar
1994Jüri Rumm
Count von Rellingshausen
1993City Unplugged
Andres
1992Lamb in the Down Right Corner
Jakob
1991Peace Avenue
Peeter
1991Surmatants
1991That Lost Road
1990Autumn
Oskar Luts
1990Awakening
Arnold
1989Doctor Stockmann
1989Family Photos
1987The Joys of Midlife
Customer at the Mall
1985Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Bandit
1983Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Gendarme #1
1982Midday
Chimney Sweeper
1980The Master of Kõrboja
(uncredited)
1978The Pastor of Reigi
Servant