
Väino Laes
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.
Top Filmography

Names in Marble
2002 // MOVIE

Lamb in the Down Right Corner
1992 // MOVIE

Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
1982 // MOVIE

Autumn
1990 // MOVIE

City Unplugged
1993 // MOVIE

The Master of Kõrboja
1980 // MOVIE

The Joys of Midlife
1987 // MOVIE

Karoliine's Silver Yarn
1985 // MOVIE

Awakening
1990 // MOVIE

Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
2013 // MOVIE

Dear Mister Moon
1998 // MOVIE

Doctor Stockmann
1989 // MOVIE

Jüri Rumm
1994 // MOVIE

Midday
1982 // MOVIE

How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
2024 // MOVIE