Quick Facts
Born:
1946-03-12
Birthplace:
Tallinn, Harju County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
Credits:
24 Total Roles
Raivo Trass
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Biography
Raivo Trass (March 12, 1946 – June 7, 2022) was an Estonian actor, director and theatrical pedagogue.
Trass graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department in 1968. From 1968 until 1977, he was an actor at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1977 until 1985, he was the chief stage manager of the Rakvere Theatre. From 1981 until 1985, he was the head of Rakvere Theatre. From 1985 until 1992, he was a director at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1997 until 2004, he was the chief stage manager of Endla Theatre.
Trass' first big movie role was Hans von Risbieter in the Estonian classic Viimne reliikvia (The Last Relic) in 1969. Trass also appeared in Zaza Urushadze's Tangerines (2013), Anders Thomas Jensen's Riders of Justice (2020), and Taneli Mustonen's The Twin (2022).
Trass graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department in 1968. From 1968 until 1977, he was an actor at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1977 until 1985, he was the chief stage manager of the Rakvere Theatre. From 1981 until 1985, he was the head of Rakvere Theatre. From 1985 until 1992, he was a director at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1997 until 2004, he was the chief stage manager of Endla Theatre.
Trass' first big movie role was Hans von Risbieter in the Estonian classic Viimne reliikvia (The Last Relic) in 1969. Trass also appeared in Zaza Urushadze's Tangerines (2013), Anders Thomas Jensen's Riders of Justice (2020), and Taneli Mustonen's The Twin (2022).
Known For
Riders of Justice
Orthodox Priest
Tangerines
Juhan
The Twin
Old Couple
The Last Relic
Hans von Risbieter
Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost
Goswin
Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Manuel
Russia Is Young
Якоб
Bad Hair Friday
Veteran
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stairway to Heaven MOVIE | Georg |
| 2022 | Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost MOVIE | Goswin |
| 2022 | The Twin MOVIE | Old Couple |
| 2021 | In Between MOVIE | Papi |
| 2021 | Grandma, Meet Mary! MOVIE | Grandpa |
| 2020 | Riders of Justice MOVIE | Orthodox Priest |
| 2018 | Fire Lily MOVIE | Heimar |
| 2016 | The Polar Boy MOVIE | Ralf's Treatment Physician |
| 2013 | Tangerines MOVIE | Juhan |
| 2012 | All Musicians Are Bastards MOVIE | Workshop Owner |