Rein Aren

Rein Aren (25 December 1927, in Tartu – 16 May 1990, in Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and ballet dancer known for his work in theatre, film, and television. He was active during the Soviet era and made significant contributions to Estonian performing arts across several decades.

Career Aren graduated from the Estonian studio of GITIS in 1951. From 1946 to 1949, he worked as a choir singer and ballet dancer at the Vanemuine theatre in Tartu. Aren worked at the Estonian Drama Theatre from 1951 to 1972, and again from 1979. Additionally, from 1973 until 1979, he worked at the Russian Theatre. Besides theatre roles, he appeared in several films. His younger brother was the ballet dancer and actor Väino Aren.

Awards 1966: Honoured Artist of the Estonian SSR 1982: People's Artist of the Estonian SSR

Filmography

1955: Jahid merel 1961: Ohtlikud kurvid 1969: Punane telk 1980: Pulmapilt 1982: Corrida 1984: Karoliine hõbelõng 1984: Hundiseaduse aegu 1989: Regina