
Acting
Born September 26, 1951 · Jõhvi, 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.

How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
2024

Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
2013

Distance
2012

Names in Marble
2002

Night Navigation
1999

Dear Mister Moon
1998

Jüri Rumm
1994

City Unplugged
1993

Lamb in the Down Right Corner
1992

Peace Avenue
1991

Surmatants
1991

That Lost Road
1991

Autumn
1990

Awakening
1990

Family Photos
1989

Doctor Stockmann
1989

The Joys of Midlife
1987

Karoliine's Silver Yarn
1985

Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
1982

Midday
1982

The Master of Kõrboja
1980

The Pastor of Reigi
1978