Kalju Komissarov

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Kalju Komissarov

Kalju Komissarov (8 March 1946 Võru – 6 March 2017) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director, and theatre pedagogue.[1]

In 1968 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. 1968-1974 he worked as a film director at Tallinnfilm. 1974-1986 he was the principal stage manager at Noorsooteater, and 1986-1988 at Ugala Theatre. 1986-1995 he was the head of Estonian Music and Theatre Academy's Higher Theatre School (Estonian: Eesti Muusikaakadeemia Kõrgem Lavakunstikool).[1]

In 2006 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, III class.[2]

Komissarov was married to actress and former Tallinn State Conservatory classmate Helle-Reet Helenurm from 1967 until 1971.[3]

Selected filmography[edit]

  • 1967 Keskpäevane praam (feature film; role: Boy in Moskvich)
  • 1989 Viimne reliikvia (feature film; role: Monk)
  • 1970 Valge laev (feature film; role: Enn Alling)
  • 1971 Metskapten (feature film; role: ?)
  • 1973 Tavatu lugu (feature film; role: Young inspector)
  • 1980 Ideaalmaastik (feature film; role: Secretary of district committee)
  • 1997 Minu Leninid (feature film; role: Russian gendarme official)
  • 2006 Meeletu (feature film; role: Parish mayor)
  • 2006-2012 Kelgukoerad (television series; role: Kelk)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Kalju Komissarov - Eesti filmi andmebaas". www.efis.ee. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Kalju Komissarov". www.president.ee. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. ^ Pauts, Katrin (26 February 2003). ""Ta jagas meiega arstidelt saadud lootust."". Õhtuleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 6 May 2021.