Kalju Komissarov


Kalju Komissarov was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director, and theatre pedagogue.
In 1968, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. From 1968-1974, he worked as a film director at Tallinnfilm. From 1974-1986, he was the principal stage manager at Noorsooteater, and from 1986-1988, at Ugala Theatre. From 1986-1995, he was the head of the Estonian Music and Theatre Academy's Higher Theatre School.
In 2006, he was awarded with Order of the White Star, III class.
Komissarov was married to actress and former Tallinn State Conservatory classmate Helle-Reet Helenurm from 1967 to 1971.

Selected filmography