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Karl Kalkun

Acting

0.3 Popularity Apr 09, 1927 (62 years old) Tartu, Estonia

Karl Kustav Kalkun (April 9, 1927 Tartu – February 21, 1990 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor.

Karl Kalkun was born in Tartu as one of three children to. Karl Kalkun Sr., a stage manager of the Vanemuine theatre, and Emma Helene Kalkun (née Engelbär). He was the nephew of discus and hammer thrower...

Biography

Karl Kustav Kalkun (April 9, 1927 Tartu – February 21, 1990 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor.

Karl Kalkun was born in Tartu as one of three children to. Karl Kalkun Sr., a stage manager of the Vanemuine theatre, and Emma Helene Kalkun (née Engelbär). He was the nephew of discus and hammer thrower Gustav Kalkun. In 1946, he graduated from secondary school at Tartu Secondary School No. 1 (now, the Hugo Treffner Gymnasium). In 1956 he graduated from Tartu State University's department of law.

From 1951 until 1958, he worked at Vanemuine theatre. From 1958 until 1965, he worked at the Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1965 until 1978, he was employed at the at Estonian Youth Theatre. From 1978 until 1990, he worked at the Estonia Theatre. Besides theatre roles he played also in several films.

Kalkun first married Estelle Piirand. The couple had one son, Andres. They later divorced. His second marriage was to Mare Kiisküla, with whom he had two sons, sports journalist Kristjan Kalkun and lawyer Kaarel Kalkun. The couple were still married at the time of his death.

On 21 February 1990, Kalkun was at the Eesti Televisioon (ETV) studios in Tallinn during the filming of an interview and career and life retrospective with journalist and actress Anne Tuuling when he died of a heart attack, aged sixty-two.

Filmography 10

2025
The Little Witch Movie

as Evil Witch

1987
Breakfast on the Grass Movie

as (voice) (uncredited)

1978
Here We Are Movie

as Ärni

1978
Daisy Petal Game Movie

as Constable (segment "Tattoo")

1971
Lack of Wind Movie

as Eesmaa (uncredited)

1970
The Last Relic Movie

as Rebel Leader

1969
Madness Movie

as Two Faced Man

1968
Postmark from Vienna Movie

as Militia

1962
Laulu sõber Movie

as Oskar Kallak, brigadir

Photos 1

Karl Kalkun Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday April 09, 1927 (62 years old)
Died February 21, 1990
Place of Birth Tartu, Estonia
Years Active 1962 - 2025
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
10 Total Credits
10 Movie Roles
1 Photos