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.
Acted in
Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
2013
as Bishop
Distance
2012
as Father
ENSV
2010
as Treener
Names in Marble
2002
as Red Patrolman at the Train Station
Dear Mister Moon
1998
as Uncle Oskar
Jüri Rumm
1994
as Count von Rellingshausen
City Unplugged
1993
as Andres
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
1992
as Jakob
Peace Street
1991
as Peeter
Autumn
1990
as Oskar Luts
Awakening
1990
as Arnold
Doctor Stockmann
1989
The Joys of Midlife
1987
as Man in the Mall
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
1985
as Bandit
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
1982
as Gendarme #1
Midday
1982
as Chimney Sweeper
The Master of Kõrboja
1980
as (uncredited)
The Pastor of Reigi
1978
as Servant
How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
1976
as Major