Helmut Vaag

Acting

Born May 29, 1911

Helmut Vaag (born Arthur-Helmuth Vaag; May 29, 1911 Juuru Parish – July 8, 1978 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and director. 1927-1931 he studied at Tallinn Töölisteater's studying studio. 1933–1940 he was an actor at Tallinn Töölisteater, 1940–1951 and 1961–1975 at Estonian Drama Theatre, 1952–1953 at Estonian Puppet Theatre. 1952–1961 he was an estrade actor at Estonian SSR State Philharmonic (nowadays Eesti Kontsert). Besides theatre roles he played also in several films.

Filmography

• 1973Landing — Ella's Husband
• 1972Young Pensioner — Leopold
• 1971A Young Retiree
• 1971Windy Beach
• 1970The Ambassador of the Soviet Union — papa Gunar
• 1970The Last Relic — Innkeeper (uncredited)
• 1969Men Don't Cry — Head-lifeguard
• 1967The Midday Ferry — Man in the Bus
• 1967What Happened To Andres Lapeteus? — Party Guest (uncredited)
• 1965The Milkman of Mäeküla
• 1965The New Devil of Hellsbottom — Auctioneer (uncredited)
• 1964The Lark — Bar Owner