Väino Laes
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.
Acting
Movie
Names in Marble
as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
2002
Movie
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
as Jakob
1992
Movie
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
as Gendarme #1
1983
Movie
Autumn
as Oskar Luts
1990
Movie
City Unplugged
as Andres
1993
Movie
The Master of Kõrboja
as (uncredited)
1980
Movie
The Joys of Midlife
as Customer at the Mall
1987
Movie
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
as Bandit
1985
Movie
Awakening
as Arnold
1990
Movie
Dear Mister Moon
as Uncle Oskar
1998
Movie
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
as Bishop
2013
Movie
Doctor Stockmann
1989
Movie
Jüri Rumm
as Count von Rellingshausen
1994
Movie
Midday
as Chimney Sweeper
1982
Movie
The Pastor of Reigi
as Servant
1978
Movie
Peace Avenue
as Peeter
1991
Movie
Surmatants
1991
Movie
Family Photos
1989
Movie
That Lost Road
1991
Movie
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
as Major
2024
Movie
Distance
as Father
2012
Movie
Night Navigation
1999
TV
ENSV
as Treener
2010