Aleksander Eelmaa

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.6275

Gender

Male

Birthday

06-Nov-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Viljandi, Viljandi County, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]

Also Known As
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Aleksander Eelmaa

Biography

Aleksander Eelmaa (November 6, 1946 – July 21, 2021) was an Estonian actor. Eelmaa was born in Viljandi. From 1968 to 1969 he studied at the Estonian SSR Theatre Association's pantomime studio. From 1976 to 1981 he was an actor at Estonian Youth Theatre, from 1981 to 1990 at Vanalinnastuudio, from 1990 to 2006 at Estonian Drama Theatre, from 2007 to 2015 at Tallinn City Theatre, and from 2015 again at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he also played on several films (Agent Wild Duck, A Friend of Mine and Vana daami visiit) and television series (Tuulepealne maa and Õnne 13). Eelmaa's children are actor and director Taavi Eelmaa and theatre artist Liisi Eelmaa. Eelmaa died on 21 July 2021, at the age of 74 in Ohtla. He was appearing in the play Kadunud kodu at the Saueaugu Theatre Farm, which had premiered the night before his death.


Credits

Kõrbekuu Kõrbekuu (1999) Character: Jonathan Kaufmann
Drama, Short 1999
Kinnunen Kinnunen (2007) Character: Õie's Father
Amazing adventures of a Finn in Estonia. A Finn in search of wife.
Vanameeste paradiis Vanameeste paradiis (2005) Character: Luivar
Two long-serving city officials are being forced into compulsory retirement from the environment agency. The enterprising men decide to take it upon themselves to fight predators on the fishing lakes. On a boat trip, they meet the fishermen. But the fishermen and the surrounding wildlife hold more mystery than the men can initially see. A trip to a fishing village will change the men's lives forever.
Vernanda Vernanda (1988) Character: N/A
A passenger steps off his train during a short stop in a small town called Vernanda in order to buy a loaf of bread. However, the train departs early and the passenger is left to deal with a bread-shaped bomb, strangely behaving townsfolk and an ominous laughter that follows him wherever he goes.
Kass kukub käppadele Kass kukub käppadele (1999) Character: Oskar (segment "Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye")
Three film segments.
Libarebased ja kooljad Libarebased ja kooljad (1998) Character: Madrus
Based on the tales of Chinese writer Pu Songling, the film depicts the romantic relationships of a Chinese student with an undead girl and a fox spirit maiden. Rainer Sarnet's diploma film.
Vahetus Vahetus (2010) Character: Juhan
When Miina, a seemingly well-off woman is caught shoplifting, the female officer uses her chance to show off her contempt. She sees a rival in the shoplifter and decides to teach Miina a lesson. Surprisingly, both women meet just a few hours later in a situation where the previous rivals become partners in crime and must put their fates in the hands of each other.
Vanad mehed ja meri Vanad mehed ja meri (2021) Character: Fisherman
Led by the mysterious mirage of his once lost ship, a retired sea captain follows the vessel to the very end.
Säde Säde (2017) Character: Grandfather
Tristan, a single father in his thirties, has spent the past few years in prison for causing a house fire which seriously injured his little daughter. On the day of his release and return home he aims to meet and ask for the forgiveness of his 8-year-old daughter Säde whom Tristan hasn't seen since the accident. After arriving in his hometown, Tristan is overcome by guilt as he realises he can't mange to face the consequences of his wrongdoing. His plan to turn a new page backfires, and before long, it seems that every step he takes only makes things worse
Kuidas olla alasti Kuidas olla alasti (2021) Character: Self
An experimental documentary about the process of opening up to oneself and others. An old actor is trying not to act. How to be yourself?
Vinguv jalaluu Vinguv jalaluu (2022) Character: Professor Laur
An ancient leg bone is found during archeological excavations. It's soon identified as an ancient whistle for performing old buddhist rituals. To learn more about the mysterious instrument, a young scientist flees to the countryside. Before long she discovers that the enchanting sound of the whistle starts to take a strange hold of her.
Pauli laululaegas Pauli laululaegas (1999) Character: N/A
The mirror image of a pop star falls in love with the singer's wife and enters the world of people through the mirror. What to do if your own reflection becomes life-threatening to you?
Surmatants Surmatants (1991) Character: N/A
A historical costume drama where the fragments of the adventurous lives of Bernt Notke, one of the most influential Late Gothic painters, and carpenter Michel Sittow are brought together by the story of the panel painting "Danse Macabre" by Notke and the way the painting reached Tallinn, Estonia from Lübeck.
Vana daami visiit Vana daami visiit (2006) Character: High School Principal
As a young woman, Claire left her hometown in disgrace. Now she is old and unimaginably rich, as for the first time she returns. The town is nearly bankrupt and in urgent need of money. Everybody hopes Clara will come to the rescue. And she will. However, there is a condition: somebody must kill the man who was her lover all those years ago.
Põrgu Jaan Põrgu Jaan (2018) Character: Jakup (voice)
After ten years of war, plague and famine, the land is swept clean of people. The few remaining souls are scattered about, living in misery and lacking hope. An anxious silence hangs over the land. On one particularly starry night, two peasants find a stranger on the seashore.
Värvilised unenäod Värvilised unenäod (1975) Character: Rainbow (uncredited)
Little Kati spends her summer at her grandma's. Her playmates are the village boys and the whole countryside - animals, flowers, the wind and stones. Kati conjures up the sun and floats above the fields of flowers and the whole universe. There is no borderline between reality and the magic world. Is it possible to play the same game also at her home in the city?
Metskannikesed Metskannikesed (1980) Character: Sander's Men
It is the year 1947. The war is over but Estonian forests are still hiding armoured men. When the message comes that Western spies will arrive to support the local bushwhackers, security officer Rein Taim starts to lead the counter operation of the Communist Secret Police in order to catch the Western diversionists and the leader of the Estonian bushwhackers.
Ruudi Ruudi (2006) Character: Jaak Lolle
A family comedy about a 7-year-old boy, who's a devoted viking fan.
Agent Sinikael Agent Sinikael (2002) Character: Chairman of AÜ
Hans Wild Duck Gens, an old school industrial spy becomes suicidally jealous when the firm brings in a German performance artist who becomes not only the top agent, but also replaces him in his girlfriend Monika's affections.
Üks mu sõber Üks mu sõber (2011) Character: Sass
Mati, a 70-year-old bibliophile, cannot cope with his wife's death. As loneliness and indifference overrun his thoughts, he contemplates suicide until he meets a younger man who sparks his interest in life.
Saja aasta pärast mais Saja aasta pärast mais (1987) Character: Member of the Court Martial #1
Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?
Õnnelik lapsepõlv Õnnelik lapsepõlv (1988) Character: War Invalid
A life is difficult even for children during the forties in Estonia...
Rotilõks Rotilõks (2011) Character: Kristiina's Father
During an election campaign, a large sum of money goes missing at an Estonian politician's home party. The story involves some party guests who have serious money problems and are trying to come to terms with past mistakes. However, the self-confident politician strangely does not turn to the police, but begins to demand his justice by force.
Kardemoni linna rahvas ja röövlid Kardemoni linna rahvas ja röövlid (1980) Character: Lion
The story of the town of Cardamom and the people there, as well as the only characters who stir up serious trouble.



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