Kalju Komissarov

Kalju Komissarov (8 March 1946 Võru – 6 March 2017) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director, and theatre pedagogue.

In 1968, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. From 1968-1974, he worked as a film director at Tallinnfilm. From 1974-1986, he was the principal stage manager at Noorsooteater, and from 1986-1988, at Ugala Theatre. From 1986-1995, he was the head of the Estonian Music and Theatre Academy's Higher Theatre School .

Komissarov was married to actress and former Tallinn State Conservatory classmate Helle-Reet Helenurm from 1967 to 1971.

Selected filmography

1967 Keskpäevane praam (feature film; role: Boy in Moskvich) 1989 Viimne reliikvia (feature film; role: Monk) 1970 Valge laev (feature film; role: Enn Alling) 1971 Metskapten (feature film; role: ?) 1973 Tavatu lugu (feature film; role: Young inspector) 1980 Ideaalmaastik (feature film; role: Secretary of district committee) 1997 Minu Leninid (feature film; role: Russian gendarme official) 2006 Meeletu (feature film; role: Parish mayor) 2006-2012 Kelgukoerad (television series; role: Kelk)