About Kalju Karask
Lived 1931 – 2011 (aged 80). Kalju Karask was a Russian and Estonian actor, opera singer and film actor.
Kalju Karask (28 March 1931 Rakke – 11 August 2011 Tallinn) was an Estonian opera and operetta singer (tenor) and actor.
In 1953 he graduated from GITIS' Estonian studio. From 1953-1959 he worked at the Estonian Drama Theatre, and from 1959-1994 at the Estonia Theatre.
Opera roles
Tõnisson (Luts' and H. Luik's "Kevade", 1954) Timo (Kivi's and Panso's "Seitse venda", 1956) Aavo Koskel (Lall Kahas' "Pähklimägi", 1956)
Filmography Andruse õnn (1955) Näitleja Joller (1960) Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan (1964) Mäeküla piimamees (1965) Keskpäevane praam (1967) Mehed ei nuta (1968)
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Who was Kalju Karask?
Estonian actor and singer (1931–2011)
When was Kalju Karask born?
Kalju Karask was born on 28 March 1931 in Rakke Rural Municipality.
When did Kalju Karask die?
Kalju Karask died on 11 August 2011 in Tallinn.
What was Kalju Karask's occupation?
Kalju Karask was an actor, opera singer and film actor.
What nationality was Kalju Karask?
Kalju Karask was Russian and Estonian.
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