Leonhard Merzin (10 February 1934 in Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish) – 2 January 1990 in Tartu[1]) was an Estonian theatre and film actor, one of the Estonian actors active in the Soviet Union and abroad. He played in more than 50 films.[1] His most notable role in Estonia is "Teacher Laur" in Spring (Kevade) and as Edgar in Soviet Union adaption of King Lear (Korol Lir).[1]
Leonhard Merzin | |
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| Born | 10 February 1934 |
| Died | 2 January 1990 (aged 55) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964—1986 |
| Children | 3, including Helena Merzin-Tamm |
Biography
editFrom 1952 to 1954 Merzin studied at the Tartu Art School and in 1969 he graduated from the Viljandi School of Cultural Education.
Merzin also tried hand as a painter, mostly depicting nature and flowers.
He is buried at the Raadi cemetery in Tartu.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1965 | Külmale maale | Väljaotsa Jaan | |
| 1968 | Inimesed sõdurisinelis | Mänd | |
| 1968 | Dead Season | Father Mortimer | |
| 1968 | Libahunt | Jass | |
| 1969 | Hullumeelsus | Kristus | Uncredited |
| 1969 | The Gladiators | Laar | |
| 1969 | Spring | Laur | |
| 1970 | King Lear | Edgar | |
| 1971 | Risk | Kurtz | |
| 1972 | Back to Life | Arno | |
| 1972 | In the Black Sands | Peltin | |
| 1973 | Maaletulek | Mart | |
| 1973 | Dmitry Kantemir | Russet | |
| 1973 | Racers | Bruno Lorenz | |
| 1973 | Identification | Peter | |
| 1974 | Dangerous Games | 2241 | |
| 1975 | The Balloonist | Charles Rigaut | |
| 1975 | Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat | Auguste | |
| 1976 | Trust | Jukka Rahja | |
| 1977 | Waiting for Me on Earth | Colonel Belousov | |
| 1979 | Special Forces | Ozyoryn | |
| 1981 | I Do Not Guarantee Personal Safety... | Yevgeniy Krakovskiy | |
| 1986 | Race of the Century | Donald Crowhurst | (final film role) |
References
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