About Leonhard Merzin
Lived 1934 – 1990 (aged 55). Leonhard Merzin was an Estonian and Russian actor, writer, film actor and theatre director.
Leonhard Merzin ; 10 February 1934 in Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish) – 2 January 1990 in Tartu ) was an Estonian theatre and film actor, one of the Estonian actors active in the Soviet Union and abroad. He played in more than 50 films. His most notable role in Estonia is "Teacher Laur" in Spring (Kevade) and as Edgar in Soviet Union adaption of King Lear (Korol Lir).
Biography From 1952 to 1954 Merzin studied at the Tartu Art School and in 1969 he graduated from the Viljandi School of Cultural Education.
Merzin also tried hand as a painter, mostly depicting nature and flowers.
He is buried at the Raadi cemetery in Tartu.
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Who was Leonhard Merzin?
Estonian actor (1934–1990)
When was Leonhard Merzin born?
Leonhard Merzin was born on 10 February 1934 in Voore Rural Municipality.
When did Leonhard Merzin die?
Leonhard Merzin died on 2 January 1990 in Tartu.
What was Leonhard Merzin's occupation?
Leonhard Merzin was an actor, writer, film actor and theatre director.
What nationality was Leonhard Merzin?
Leonhard Merzin was Estonian and Russian.
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