Estonian movie stars died in 2005
Here are 2 famous actors from Estonia died in 2005:
Werner Eichhorn
Werner Eichhorn (November 15, 1922 Lihula-July 14, 2005 Hamburg) was an Estonian actor. He had one child, Christoph Eichhorn.
Werner Eichhorn was born in Lihula, Estonia in 1922. He began his acting career in the 1940s, performing in local theaters in Estonia. During World War II, he fled Estonia and eventually settled in Germany. In Germany, he continued his acting career and appeared in over 100 films and television shows.
Some of his most notable film roles include "The Tin Drum" (1979), "The Odessa File" (1974), and "The Great Escape" (1963). He also appeared in several popular German television series such as "Der Alte" and "Polizeiinspektion 1".
In addition to his acting career, Eichhorn was also a talented painter and had several exhibitions of his artwork throughout Germany. He passed away in Hamburg in 2005, leaving behind his son Christoph Eichhorn who is also an actor.
Gunnar Kilgas
Gunnar Kilgas (May 8, 1926 Narva-August 6, 2005) was an Estonian actor.
He was born in Narva, Estonia, and began his acting career in the late 1940s. Kilgas was a versatile actor and appeared in many films, television shows, and stage productions throughout his career. He was a prominent figure in Estonian cultural life and was highly regarded for his work in theater. Kilgas received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Estonian culture, including the Order of the White Star and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Estonian Theatre Union. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy as one of Estonia's most beloved actors.