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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.- Evald Aavik was born on 24 January 1941 in Kuressaare, Estonskaya SSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Georgica (1998), Reigi õpetaja (1978) and Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968). He died on 7 May 2024 in 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.- 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.- 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.- 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.- Enn Adusson was born on 29 May 1930 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Andruse õnn (1955), Kutsumata külalised (1959) and Supernoova (1965). He died on 18 June 1998 in Tartu, Estonia.
- 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
- 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.- 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.
- 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].- Joey Dunlop was born on 25 February 1952 in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. He died on 2 July 2000 in Tallinn, 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.- 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].
- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Juhan Viiding was born on 1 June 1948 in Tallinn, USSR [now Estonia]. He was an actor and writer, known for Nipernaadi (1983), Suflöör (1993) and Maaletulek (1973). He died on 21 February 1995 in Estonia.- Lembit Eelmäe was born on 26 September 1927 in Holdre, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Slomannaya podkova (1973), Andruse õnn (1955) and Äratus (1989). He died on 2 July 2009 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Igor Kurve was born on 24 June 1946 in Viljandi, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Don Juan Tallinnas (1972). He died on 17 July 2009 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Marek Kalmus was an actor, known for Merivälja (2017), Television Theater (1953) and Tulnukas 2 ehk Valdise tagasitulek 17 osas (2024). He died on 14 October 2023 in Estonia.
- Väino Aren was born on 11 August 1933 in Pala küla, Tartumaa, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Keskpäevane praam (1967), Õnne 13 (1993) and Revenge Office (2009). He was married to Anu Kaal and Helju Aren. He died on 18 April 2023 in Estonia.
- Director
- Writer
- Production Designer
Avo Paistik was born on 21 April 1936 in Tallinn, Estonia. Avo was a director and writer, known for Naksitrallid (1990), Pisiasi (1975) and Lask (1976). Avo died on 3 December 2013 in Estonia.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Georg Ots was born on 21 March 1920 in Petrograd, RSFSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Valgus Koordis (1951), Mister Iks (1958) and The Bohemian Life (1992). He died on 5 September 1975 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now 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].- 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.
- 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.- Rein Aren was born on 25 December 1927 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Doktor Stockmann (1989), Jahid merel (1955) and Pirates of the 20th Century (1980). He died on 16 May 1990 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Oskar Luts was born on 7 January 1887 in Kaarepere, Jõgevamaa, Estonia. He was a writer, known for The Young Eagles (1927), Tagahoovis (1957) and Spring (1969). He was married to Valentina Krivitskaja. He died on 23 March 1953 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Tõnu Aav was born on 21 January 1939 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Bande (1986), Vihmas ja päikeses (1960) and Me olime kaheksateistkümneaastased (1965). He was married to Ruth Aav, Murel Aav and Irja Aav. He died on 14 August 2019 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.- 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.- Maria Klenskaja was born on 29 January 1951 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]. She was an actress, known for Varastatud kohtumine (1989), Doktor Stockmann (1989) and Keskea rõõmud (1987). She was married to Aarne Üksküla. She died on 6 January 2022 in 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.
- 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.- 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.
- Actor
- Composer
- Sound Department
Gunnar Graps was born on 27 November 1951. He was an actor and composer, known for Pulmapilt (1981), Tam, gde nas net (1986) and Soolo (1979). He died on 17 May 2004 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.- Jaak Lipso is a Soviet and Estonian basketball player. World champion (1967), three-time European champion (1963, 1965, 1967), silver (1964) and bronze (1968) medalist of the Summer Olympic Games. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR.
Lipso was born in Tallin, Soviet Union. As a child, he was fond of many sports at the same time: Swimming, athletics, tennis, and horseback riding. Participated in numerous competitions and won prizes. At the age of 16, he began attending basketball training, eventually choosing this particular game.
In SKA (Riga) Lipso won his first medal of the USSR championship in 1961, but stayed there for a short time, soon moving to Moscow. In 1962-1969 he was a player of BC CSKA (Moscow). In 1963, he made his debut as part of the USSR national team at the European Championships in Wroclaw, Poland, where he became the champion. In the same year, as part of the Moscow men's team, he became the winner of the Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR. In 1966 he was recognized as the best center of the USSR. In 1967 he became the winner of the European Championship and the World Championship.
Lipso was distinguished by special plasticity, beauty of movement. Spectators specially went to see him.
In 1989-1994 he worked in Tallin as the director of the sports hall "Kalev". In 2010, he was inducted into the Estonian Basketball Hall of Fame. - Eva Malmsten was born on 11 September 1917 in Estonia. She was an actress, known for Siin me oleme! (1979) and Mishuk (1975). She was married to Franz Malmsten. She died on 10 January 2002 in Estonia.
- Urmas Kibuspuu was born on 5 December 1953 in Tallinn, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Savoy ball (1985), Na grani vekov (1981) and Vremya zhit, vremya lyubit (1977). He died on 13 June 1985 in Tallinn, 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.
- Writer
- Actor
- Music Department
Jaan Kaplinski was born on 22 January 1941 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a writer and actor, known for Maa jossa kuolemaa ei ole (1995), Lapsed ja puu (1965) and Uued sõbrad (1973). He was married to Tiia Toomet and Küllike Kaplinski . He died on 8 August 2021 in Estonia.- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Peeter Tooming was born on 1 June 1939 in Rakvere, Estonia. Peeter was a cinematographer and director, known for Aastad (1977), Allika poole mineja (1979) and Kassilaane (1983). Peeter died on 17 May 1997 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Aleksander Eelmaa was born on 6 November 1946 in Viljandi, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Kass kukub käppadele (1999), Agent Sinikael (2002) and Metskannikesed (1980). He died on 21 July 2021 in Ohtla, 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
- 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.- Kaarel Ird was born on 27 August 1909 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. He was an actor, known for Elu tsitadellis (1947), Andruse õnn (1955) and Punane viiul (1975). He died on 25 December 1986 in Viljandi, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia].
- Kaarel Karm was born on 18 October 1906 in Narva, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Jääminek (1962), Jahid merel (1955) and Ühe küla mehed (1962). He died on 2 August 1979 in Tallinn, 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.
- Vera Fjodorova was born on 22 September 1925 in Moscow, USSR. She was an actress, known for Ma pole turist, ma elan siin (1989) and Null kolm (1965). She died on 5 December 2013 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Franz Malmsten was born on 6 November 1905 in Narva, St. Petersburg Governorate, Russian Empire [now Estonia]. He was an actor, known for Tagahoovis (1957), Me olime kaheksateistkümneaastased (1965) and Valgus Koordis (1951). He was married to Eva Malmsten. He died on 6 February 1967 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia].