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 19891995 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 longterm 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