Acting · Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia] · Born September 26, 1951
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.
MovieHow the King Wished to Go to the Moon
2024
as Major
MovieKid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
2013
as Bishop
MovieDistance
2012
as Father
TVENSV
2010
as Treener
MovieNames in Marble
2002
as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
MovieNight Navigation
1999
MovieDear Mister Moon
1998
as Uncle Oskar
MovieJüri Rumm
1994
as Count von Rellingshausen
MovieCity Unplugged
1993
as Andres
MovieLamb in the Down Right Corner
1992
as Jakob
MoviePeace Avenue
1991
as Peeter
MovieSurmatants
1991
MovieThat Lost Road
1991
MovieAutumn
1990
as Oskar Luts
MovieAwakening
1990
as Arnold
MovieFamily Photos
1989
MovieDoctor Stockmann
1989
MovieThe Joys of Midlife
1987
as Customer at the Mall
MovieKaroliine's Silver Yarn
1985
as Bandit
MovieArabella, the Pirate's Daughter
1983
as Gendarme #1
MovieMidday
1982
as Chimney Sweeper
MovieThe Master of Kõrboja
1980
as (uncredited)
MovieThe Pastor of Reigi
1978
as Servant
