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Lembit Ulfsak was born on 4 August 1947 in Koeru, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]. He was an actor and director, known for Tangerines (2013), Doktor Stockmann (1989) and Keskea rõõmud (1987). He was married to ??? and Epp. He died on 22 March 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Jüri Järvet (born as Georgi Kuznetsov) was a highly prolific and respected Estonian screen and stage actor. He was born in Tallinn. His mother moved to Moscow in 1920. Jüri stayed to live in family's friend who later gave him into an orphanage. At the age of five he was taken into a family with three children though his new parents didn't adopt him officially. In 1936 he changed his birth name to Jüri Järvet.
Jüri got his first acting experience in the fourth grade were he had a non speaking part in school play. His next role came in sixth grade. He also appeared in five real theatre plays at his school years but he was replaced when he turned sixteen thus making him too old for the parts. After high school he worked as a messenger in factory's office.
In 1941 during the Soviet occupation in Estonia, he was drafted into Soviet Red Army but was later demobilized. After war Jüri worked as a dancer in Noorsooteater but he felt that dancing isn't something he would like to do so in 1944 he started to study acting and in 1945 he got his first role. Beside his studies he also did editorial work in radio.
His most famous film roles came in 1970s as made title role in Grigoriy Kozintsev's powerful King Lear (1970) (King Lear). In 1972 he played Dr. Snaut in Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris (1972) and in 1979 he played the owner of the hotel in Grigori Kromanov's cult film _'Hukkunud Alpinisti' hotell (1979)_ (The Dead Mountaineer Hotel).
Jüri Järvet was married twice. In 1948-1958 he was married with actress Inna Taarna. In 1955 their first son Jüri Järvet Jr. was born. In 1958 he married with oncologist Astrid. Couple had daughter Jana in 1960. Jüri died on July 5th 1995 in Tallinn.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Kaljo Kiisk was born on 3 December 1925 in Voka, Ida-Virumaa, Estonia. He was an actor and director, known for Maaletulek (1973), Hullumeelsus (1969) and Vallatud kurvid (1959). He was married to Sinaida Kiisk. He died on 20 September 2007 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Pete Shelley was born on 17 April 1955 in Leigh, Greater Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for If I Stay (2014), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and Some Kind of Wonderful (1987). He was married to ??? and Greta. He died on 6 December 2018 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Marek Kalmus was an actor, known for The Women's War (2021), Merivälja (2017) and Television Theater (1953). He died on 14 October 2023 in Estonia.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Grigori Kromanov was born on 8 March 1926 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was a director and actor, known for Dead Mountaineer's Hotel (1979), Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat (1975) and The Last Relic (1969). He was married to Irena Veisaite. He died on 18 July 1984 in Lahe, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union [now Estonia].- Leonhard Merzin was born on 10 February 1934 in Voore, Tartumaa, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat (1975), Libahunt (1968) and Vozvrashchenie k zhizni (1972). He died on 2 January 1990 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Bruno O'Ya was born on 12 February 1933 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Nobody Wanted to Die (1965), The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin (1965) and 49 Days (1962). He died on 9 October 2002 in Tartu, Estonia.- Ervin Abel was born on 8 November 1929 in Narva, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Spring (1969), Tagahoovis (1957) and Zhavoronok (1965). He died on 16 March 1984 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Sulev Nõmmik was born on 11 January 1931 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor and director, known for Siin me oleme! (1979), Varastati Vana Toomas (1970) and Mehed ei nuta (1968). He died on 28 June 1992 in Kuressaare, Estonia.- Lia Laats was born on 17 February 1926 in Tallinn, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Elu tsitadellis (1947), Veealused karid (1959) and Siin me oleme! (1979). She was married to Harry Karro and Kalju Vaha. She died on 26 April 2004 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Ita Ever was born on 1 April 1931 in Paide, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Tayna chyornykh drozdov (1983), Vana daami visiit (2006) and Tagahoovis (1957). She was married to Eino Baskin. She died on 9 August 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Katrin Välbe was born on 31 October 1904 in Võru, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Vihmas ja päikeses (1960), Tagahoovis (1957) and Veealused karid (1959). She died on 5 July 1981 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Richard Rowlands was born on 28 January 1958 in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for The Illusionist (2006), Frankenstein (2004) and World Without End (2012). He died on 7 November 2014 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tõnu Kilgas was born on 13 August 1954 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Need vanad armastuskirjad (1992), Inimene, keda polnud (1990) and Rahu tänav (1991). He was married to Tatyana Bassova, Novella Hanson , Lembe Mõttus and Katrin Karisma. He died on 25 May 2021 in Estonia.- Liisa Koppel was born on 28 March 2003 in Estonia. She was an actress, known for The Fencer (2015) and Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady (2013). She died on 4 October 2021 in Estonia.
- Ivan Denysenko was born on 3 September 1983 in Vasilkov, Kyiv region, Ukraine. He was an actor, known for Under Electric Clouds (2015), The Stronghold (2017) and Match (2012). He died on 5 August 2017 in Haapsalu, Estonia.
- Tõnu Saar was born on 6 August 1944 in Kuremaa, Estonskaya SSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Curse of Snakes Valley (1988), Don Juan Tallinnas (1972) and Pilot Pirx's Inquest (1979). He died on 12 July 2022 in Estonia.
- Einari Koppel was born on 21 December 1925 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Varastati Vana Toomas (1970), Mis juhtus Andres Lapeteusega? (1966) and Myortvyy sezon (1968). He died on 10 December 1978 in Tallinn, Estonia, USSR [now Estonia].
- Sophie Sooäär was born on 27 September 1914 in the Russian Empire. She was an actress, known for Don Juan Tallinnas (1972), Tuulevaikus (1971) and Mehed ei nuta (1968). She died on 14 March 1996 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Art Director
- Writer
Georgiy Shchukin was born on 9 February 1922 in Pechory, Pskovskaya oblast, USSR. Georgiy was an art director and writer, known for Operaator Kõps üksikul saarel (1966), Nael (1972) and Peaaegu uskumatu lugu (1962). Georgiy died on 22 June 1992 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Actress
- Producer
- Production Manager
Salme Poopuu was born on 18 October 1939 in Rahtla, Estonia. She was an actress and producer, known for Ühikarotid (2010), Curse of Snakes Valley (1988) and Bad Hair Friday (2012). She died on 13 May 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Endel Pärn was born on 21 April 1914 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Varastati Vana Toomas (1970), Savoy ball (1985) and Lurich (1984). He died on 24 April 1990 in Tallinn, USSR [now Estonia].
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Jaan Tooming was born on 28 March 1946 in Tallinn, USSR. He was an actor and director, known for Karikakramäng (1977), November (2017) and Mees ja mänd (1980). He was married to Liis Bender. He died on 5 April 2024 in Estonia.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Erich Rein was born on 26 August 1932 in Pärnumaa, Estonia. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Litsom k litsu (1987), Teaduse ohver (1982) and Õnne 13 (1993). He died on 4 May 2014 in Estonia.- Angelina Semjonova was born on 27 February 1960 in Kuressaare, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Doktor Stockmann (1989), Vana mees tahab koju (1991) and Saja aasta pärast mais (1986). She died on 30 May 2011 in Estonia.
- Heikki Koort was born on 1 March 1955 in Tallinn, Soviet Estonia (present-day Tallinn, Estonia). He was an actor, known for Spring (1969), Vozvrashchenie k zhizni (1972) and Agu Sihvka annab aru (1970). He was married to ???. He died on 21 May 2021 in Estonia.
- Jaak Tamleht was born on 10 February 1942 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Don Juan Tallinnas (1972) and Pimedad aknad (1968). He died on 13 July 1986 in Estonia.
- Tiit Lilleorg was born on 25 November 1941 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Agent Sinikael (2002), The Secret Society of Souptown (2015) and Autumn Ball (2007). He was married to Alla Lilleorg. He died on 15 January 2021 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Leida Laius was born on 26 March 1923 in Horoshevo, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union [now Russia]. She was a director and writer, known for Naerata ometi (1985), Libahunt (1968) and Kõrboja peremees (1979). She died on 6 April 1996 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Raivo Trass was born on 12 March 1946 in Estonskaya SSR, USSR. He was an actor and director, known for Tangerines (2013), Riders of Justice (2020) and Keskpäev (1982). He died on 7 June 2022 in Estonia.- Enn Klooren was born on 21 June 1940 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Hullumeelsus (1969), Agent Sinikael (2002) and Metskannikesed (1980). He died on 26 March 2011 in Estonia.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Silvi Vrait is a Soviet and Estonian singer.
Born in Kehra in 1951, Vrait graduated from the Kehra Music School in 1968 on piano. In 1974 she graduated from the Tartu University with a degree in English philology. From 1994, she taught English in a secondary school in Tallinn. Vrait coached vocalists at the Georg Ots Music School in Tallinn.
Silvi Vrait first appeared on stage in 1972, when she performed in a TV shows 'Kaks takti ette' and 'Käokava'. From 1976 to 1983 she was active in theatre Vanemuine in Tartu. Her style varies from jazz to country and from rock to folk. In the late 1980s, she was known for two recordings, "Väikene rahvas, väikene maa" (Small Nation, Tiny Country) and "Ei ole üksi ükski maa" (No Land is Alone).
She appeared in musicals and operas, such as Porgy and Bess (Bess, 1985), The King and I (Lady Thiang, 1998), Zorba (Leader, 2000), Gypsy (Rose, 2001), Chicago (Mama Morton, 2004) and The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess, 2010), Cabaret (Fräulein Schneider, 2012).
In 1994, Vrait was the representative of Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Dublin that year. Her song 'Nagu merelaine' ended up on 24th out of 25 places, beating only Lithuania.- Actor
- Director
Eino Baskin was born on 17 June 1929 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor and director, known for Kolm rubiini (1978), Tagahoovis (1957) and Juhuslik kohtumine (1961). He was married to Veera Tolliga, Galina Dõrdinaga and Ita Ever. He died on 11 March 2015 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Producer
- Director
- Actor
Toomas Kirss was born on 3 November 1958 in Estonia. He was a producer and director, known for Salmonid. 25 aastat hiljem (2020), Pilvede all. Neljas õde (2018) and Üheotsapilet (2015). He died on 28 June 2022 in Estonia.- Leida Rammo was born on 18 April 1924 in Tallinn, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Hullumeelsus (1969), Maaletulek (1973) and Nipernaadi (1983). She was married to Avo Lorents. She died on 23 July 2020 in Estonia.
- Music Department
- Actor
- Writer
Eri Klas was born on 7 June 1939 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor and writer, known for Varastati Vana Toomas (1970), Hullumeelsus (1969) and Libahunt (1968). He was married to Nieves Reni, Ülle Ulla and Ariel. He died on 26 February 2016 in Estonia.- Olev Eskola was born on 18 November 1914 in Reval, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Estonia]. He was an actor, known for Bande (1986), Po tonkomu ldu (1966) and Eksperiment doktora Absta (1969). He died on 4 April 1990 in Kassari, Hiiumaa, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia].
- Peeter Jakobi was born on 15 October 1940 in Tallinn, USSR. He was an actor, known for Rare Exports (2010), The Last Relic (1969) and Living Images (2013). He died on 21 September 2014 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Director
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Elbert Tuganov was born on 22 February 1920 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He was a director and writer, known for Metsamuinasjutt (1960), Talent (1963) and Zhanri sünd (1967). He died on 22 March 2007 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Actor
- Editor
- Script and Continuity Department
Hardi Tiidus was born on 8 November 1918 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor and editor, known for Külmale maale (1965), Varastati Vana Toomas (1970) and Keskpäevane praam (1967). He died on 21 March 1999 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Veljo Käsper was born on 13 May 1930 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was a director and writer, known for Pihlakaväravad (1982), Ohtlikud mängud (1974) and Gladiaator (1969). He died on 16 March 1982 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Olav Neuland was born on 29 April 1947 in Viljandi, Estonia. He was a director and writer, known for Corrida (1982), Reekviem (1984) and Nest of Winds (1979). He died on 21 May 2005 in Anija, Harjumaa, Estonia.- Actor
- Director
- Additional Crew
Mikk Mikiver was born on 4 September 1937 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor and director, known for Dead Mountaineer's Hotel (1979), Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat (1975) and Indrek (1976). He was married to Carmen Mikiver. He died on 9 January 2006 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Madis Milling was born on 24 November 1970 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Letters to Angel (2011), Kelgukoerad (2006) and Vanad ja kobedad (2000). He died on 3 February 2022 in Lokuti, Saku Parish, Estonia.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Jüri Müür was born on 7 January 1929 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a writer and director, known for Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968), Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan (1964) and Reigi õpetaja (1978). He died on 17 November 1984 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union [now Estonia].- Ain Kaalep was born on 4 June 1926 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Jõulud Vigalas (1981) and Monoloogid 3D (2011). He was married to Astrid. He died on 9 June 2020 in Estonia.
- Script and Continuity Department
- Writer
- Director
Lennart Meri was born on 29 March 1929 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was a writer and director, known for Linnutee tuuled (1978), Veelinnurahvas (1973) and Kaleva hääled (1986). He was married to Helle Meri (née Helle Pihlakas) and Regina Meri (née Regina Ojavere). He died on 14 March 2006 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Dajan Ahmet was born on 22 January 1962 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Malev (2005), Darkness in Tallinn (1993) and Letters from the East (1995). He died on 4 November 2006 in Mõhkküla, Jõgevamaa, Estonia.
- August Jakobson was born on 2 September 1904 in Pärnu, Estonia. He was a writer, known for Serebristaya pyl (1953), Elu tsitadellis (1947) and The Deer and the Wolf (1950). He died on 23 May 1963 in Tallinn, Estonia.