Kalju Karask (28 March 1931 Rakke – 11 August 2011 Tallinn) was an Estonian opera and operetta singer (tenor) and actor.[1]
In 1953 he graduated from GITIS' Estonian studio. 1953-1959 he worked at Estonian Drama Theatre, and 1959-1994 at Estonia Theatre.[1]
Awards edit
- 1978: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR[1]
- 1998: Georg Ots prize[1]
- 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.[2]
Opera roles edit
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- Tõnisson (Luts' and H. Luik's "Kevade", 1954)
- Timo (Kivi's and Panso's "Seitse venda", 1956)
- Aavo Koskel (Lall Kahas' "Pähklimägi", 1956)
Filmography edit
- Andruse õnn (1955)
- Näitleja Joller (1960)
- Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan (1964)
- Mäeküla piimamees (1965)
- Keskpäevane praam (1967)
- Mehed ei nuta (1968)
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Karask, Kalju - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". entsyklopeedia.ee. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Kalju Karask". www.president.ee. Retrieved 30 June 2021.