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Andres Särev

1902 – 1970

Estonian director and actor

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About Andres Särev

Lived 1902 – 1970 (aged 68). Andres Särev was a Russian and Estonian actor, director and screenwriter.

Andres Särev (8 February 1902 – 18 March 1970) was an Estonian director and actor.

Särev was born in Paistu, Heimtali Parish (now Viljandi Parish). 1922–1926 he worked at Ugala Theatre, 1926–1928 in Endla Theatre, 1928–1930 in Pärnu Töölisteater, 1930–1940 in Tallinn Töölisteater, 1939–1949 in Estonia Theatre (whereas 1942–1944 its head), 1949–1968 in Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatre roles she has played also in several films.

Särev died in 1970 in Tallinn.

Awards 1947: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR

Legacy In Tallinn there is located a memorial museum dedicated to Andres Särev. The museum belongs to Estonian Theatre and Music Museum.

Filmography

1947: "Elu tsitadellis" 1957: "Juunikuu päevad" 1962: "Jääminek" 1965: "Me olime 18-aastased" 1967: "Viini postmark"

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Important facts

Born

8 February 1902, Viljandi

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 March 1970, Tallinn

Occupation

Actor, director, screenwriter

Nationality

Soviet Union, Estonia

Awards

Order of the Badge of Honour

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Andres Särev's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Andres Särev?

Estonian director and actor (1902-1970)

When was Andres Särev born?

Andres Särev was born on 8 February 1902 in Viljandi.

When did Andres Särev die?

Andres Särev died on 18 March 1970 in Tallinn.

What was Andres Särev's occupation?

Andres Särev was an actor, director and screenwriter.

What nationality was Andres Särev?

Andres Särev was Russian and Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andres Särev

· Wikidata: Q12359177

· DBpedia: Andres Särev

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