Leo Kalmet
Estonian theatrical director, actor, sportsperson
About Leo Kalmet
Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 75). Leo Kalmet was an Estonian director, theatre director, stage actor, pedagogue, physical education teacher and sportsperson.
Leo Kalmet (2 March 1900 – 16 September 1975) was an Estonian stage actor and theatre director.
Kalmet was born in Orajõe, Pärnu County. He graduated from the Tallinn Humanitarian Gymnasium for Boys in 1920 and from the Drama Studio theater school in 1924. In addition, he studied at Tartu University's Faculty of Law, Department of Commerce from 1920 until 1925 as at the singing at the Tallinn Conservatory.
He participated in the Estonian War of Independence and taught at the Tallinn Conservatory.
Kalmet died in 1975 in Tallinn. A monument to him can be found at Gonsiori in downtown Tallinn.
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Who was Leo Kalmet?
Estonian theatrical director, actor, sportsperson (1900-1975)
When was Leo Kalmet born?
Leo Kalmet was born on 2 March 1900 in Tallinn, Orajõe Rural Municipality.
When did Leo Kalmet die?
Leo Kalmet died on 16 September 1975 in Tallinn.
What was Leo Kalmet's occupation?
Leo Kalmet was a director, theatre director, stage actor, pedagogue, physical education teacher and sportsperson.
What nationality was Leo Kalmet?
Leo Kalmet was Estonian.
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