Väino Laes
Known for ActingBorn 1951-09-26Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
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
Jüri Rumm
1994 · as Count von Rellingshausen
Midday
1982 · as Chimney Sweeper
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
1985 · as Bandit
Awakening
1990 · as Arnold
The Pastor of Reigi
1978 · as Servant
Distance
2012 · as Father
Names in Marble
2002 · as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
Night Navigation
1999
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
2024 · as Major
The Master of Kõrboja
1980 · as (uncredited)
Autumn
1990 · as Oskar Luts
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
2013 · as Bishop
Family Photos
1989
Surmatants
1991
That Lost Road
1991
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
1992 · as Jakob
The Joys of Midlife
1987 · as Customer at the Mall
City Unplugged
1993 · as Andres