Jaak Tamleht
Biography
Jaak Tamleht (February 10, 1942 – July 13, 1986) was an Estonian actor. Tamleht was born and raised in Tallinn and graduated from the Tallinn's Old Town School for Adults on 1967. He graduated from the drama school at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 1972. Tamleht served as a presenter for Eesti Televisioon. From 1972 to 1976 he worked at the Tallinn City Theatre. From 1982 to 1986 he worked at Vanalinnastuudio. Tamleht worked on construction sites as a truck and taxi driver when he was not working in entertainment.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Meier's Owner (segment "Tattoo")
A three episode film consisting of three short films: "Promenade", "Poacher" and "Tattoo". The action of the films takes place in the 1930s in Estonia.
Drama Series - 1969, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • as Commander
Don Juan arrives in Tallinn and soon the gossip spreads like wildfire. The local women trip over themselves to be seduced by him; the men race to defend their honor by challenging him to a duel. What no one knows is that Don Juan is a woman in disguise.