About Kaarel Ird
Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 77). Kaarel Ird was a Russian and Estonian actor, opera singer, theatre director, director, writer and theaterintendant.
Kaarel Ird (27 August 190925 December 1986) was an Estonian theatre leader, director and actor.
Ird was born in Riga, and his theatrical career started in 1932 in Pärnu Töölisteater. Since 1940 he worked at Vanemuine Theatre, being most of time its stage manager, but in the meantime also its head.
In 1936, Ird wed the stage actress and theatre director Epp Kaidu. He died on 25 December 1986 in Viljandi.
Awards: 1946 1959
Selected filmography
1947 Life in the Citadel (feature film; role: Western agent) 1955 (feature film; role: ?) 1973 (feature film; role: prosecutor) 1974 (feature film; role: Broschowski)
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Who was Kaarel Ird?
Estonian actor and opera singer (1909-1986)
When was Kaarel Ird born?
Kaarel Ird was born on 14 August 1909 in Riga.
When did Kaarel Ird die?
Kaarel Ird died on 25 December 1986 in Viljandi.
What was Kaarel Ird's occupation?
Kaarel Ird was an actor, opera singer, theatre director, director, writer and theaterintendant.
What nationality was Kaarel Ird?
Kaarel Ird was Russian and Estonian.
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