Quick Facts
Born:
1954-04-16
Birthplace:
Kilingi-Nõmme, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Sulev Luik
Acting
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Biography
Sulev Luik (April 16, 1954, in Kilingi-Nõmme – June 29, 1997, in Tallinn) was an Estonian actor.
In 1976 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. 1976-1988 he worked at Noorsooteater and since 1988 at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he played also in over 30 films.
Luik was murdered in Kadriorg Park near his home on 29 June 1997, aged 43. Police arrested three homeless individuals, two men and a woman, in connection with the murder between 17 and 18 August of that year. According to the criminal investigators, the motive for the murder was a quarrel while all four individuals, including Luik, were drinking alcohol in the park. The three individuals charged with Luik's murder were later sentenced to between eight and twelve years in prison. Luik was buried at Tallinn's Forest Cemetery.
In 1976 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. 1976-1988 he worked at Noorsooteater and since 1988 at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he played also in over 30 films.
Luik was murdered in Kadriorg Park near his home on 29 June 1997, aged 43. Police arrested three homeless individuals, two men and a woman, in connection with the murder between 17 and 18 August of that year. According to the criminal investigators, the motive for the murder was a quarrel while all four individuals, including Luik, were drinking alcohol in the park. The three individuals charged with Luik's murder were later sentenced to between eight and twelve years in prison. Luik was buried at Tallinn's Forest Cemetery.
Known For
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
Luarvik
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Instrument Player
All My Lenins
Zimmermann
The Master of Kõrboja
Villu's Companion
Vernanda
Self
Stolen Meeting
Uibo
Colourful Dreams
Rainbow (uncredited)
Those Old Love-letters
Wounded in the Infirmary (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nazis and Blondes MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 1997 | All My Lenins MOVIE | Zimmermann |
| 1996 | Rothschild's Violin MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | Hysteria MOVIE | Sergei's Driver |
| 1993 | Tear of the Prince of Darkness MOVIE | Baron's Agent |
| 1992 | Those Old Love-letters MOVIE | Wounded in the Infirmary (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Võlausaldajad MOVIE | Gustav |
| 1992 | The Sunny Kids MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Peace Avenue MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Surmatants MOVIE | Schiekel Kalt |