Arvo Kukumägi (9 August 1958 in Litvina,

Setomaa Setomaa (; , ) is a region south of Lake Peipus and traditionally inhabited by the Setos, Seto people. The Seto dialect is a variety of South Estonian language, South Estonian. The historic range of Setomaa is located in the territories of pres ...

– 16 May 2017) was an

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n film and theatre actor. In 1980 he graduated from the

Tallinn State Conservatory The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (''Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia'') began as a mixed choir of the Estonia Society Musical Department (EMD) on the eve of World War I. The assembly of the Estonia Society created the Tallinn Higher Musi ...

's Performing Arts Department. From 1980 to 1984 he was an actor at the Estonian SSR State Youth Theatre. He started working as a freelance actor in 1984. In total, he acted or appeared in 50 films and 13 plays.

Selected filmography

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Metskannikesed ''Metskannikesed'' (Wild Violets) is a 1980 Estonian action film directed by Kaljo Kiisk. Awards, nominations, participations: * 1980: Soviet Estonia Film Festival (USSR), first prize to Tõnu Virve being the best film artist; first prize to T� ...

'' (1980) *''

Tants aurukatla ümber Tants aurukatla ümber (English: ''Dance Around the Steam Boiler'') is a novel by Estonian author Mats Traat, first published in 1971. The novel is notable for its exploration of rural life in Estonia through various historical periods. The nove ...

'' (1987) *''

Äratus ''Äratus'' (English: ''Awakening'') is a 1989 Estonian historical drama film directed by Jüri Sillart. Plot The film chronicles the lives of Estonian villagers during "Operation Priboi"; the 25 to 28 March 1949 Population transfer in the Sovi ...

'' (1989) *'' Rahu tänav'' (1991) *''

Firewater Firewater may refer to: Liquid * High-proof beverages, particularly illegal moonshine * Firewater (fire fighting), the polluted water remaining after fire fighting * Fire water, water stored in tanks for wildfire suppression Art and entertainment ...

'' (1994) *''

All My Lenins ''All My Lenins'' () is a 1997 Estonian historical comedy film by Hardi Volmer. It was produced by the Faama Film company in cooperation with Lenfilm. Synopsis In 1908, young Estonian politician Aleksander Kesküla (Üllar Saaremäe) escaped f ...

'' (1997) *''

The Heart of the Bear ''The Heart of the Bear'' () is a 2001 Estonian, Czech, German, Russian co-produced romantic drama film directed by Arvo Iho. It was Estonia's submission to the 74th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was no ...

'' (2001) *''

Revolution of Pigs The ''Revolution of Pigs'' () is a 2004 Estonian comedy film that was a feature film debut for two young Estonian directors René Reinumägi and Jaak Kilmi. Fueled by a great soundtrack of classic ‘80s pop, the revolution is brewing. Set in ...

'' (2004) *'' The Visit of the Old Lady'' (2006) *'' Georg'' (2007) *''

Graveyard Keeper's Daughter ''Graveyard Keeper's Daughter'' () is a 2011 Estonian drama film written and directed by Katrin Laur. Cast * Maria Avdjuško as Maria * Epp Eespäev as Tuvike * Kertu-Killu Grenman as Lucia * Ülle Kaljuste as Anne * Eva Klemets as Õp. Mets ...

'' (2011) *''

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'' (2017)

References

1958 births 2017 deaths Estonian male stage actors Estonian male film actors Estonian male television actors 20th-century Estonian male actors 21st-century Estonian male actors Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni People from Setomaa Parish {{Estonia-actor-stub