Kaljo Kiisk
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Kaljo Kiisk (December 3, 1925 – September 20, 2007) was an Estonian actor, film director and politician. He was best known for his roles as Kristjan Lible from Spring, Summer and Autumn, film adaptations of Oskar Luts' novels, and as Johannes Saarepera from ETV's long-running Õnne 13. His career spanned over half a century from 1953 to 2007.
Kaljo Kiisk Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kaljo Kiisk reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kaljo Kiisk's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Kaljo Kiisk's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains American Mountains, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kaljo Kiisk Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kaljo Kiisk's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kaljo Kiisk has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Hostage | Old man | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Visit of an Old Lady | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ladybirds' Christmas | Imanuel (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rothschild's Violin | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Grisha | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Too Tired to Hate | Carpenter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Jüri Rumm | Old Stable Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | American Mountains | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Marraskuun harmaa valo | Hotel Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Peace Avenue | Eugen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Old Man Wants to Go Home | Toomas Simmo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Autumn | Kristjan Lible | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Awakening | Jaan | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Doctor Stockmann | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dance Around the Steam Boiler | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Vernanda | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | In One Hundred Years in May | Kingisepp's Interrogator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Puud olid... | Pakk-Rätsep | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Two Couples and Loneliness | John Perry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter | Firefighter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Igihaljas vaatemäng | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | My Wife Became a Grandmother | Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Ask the Dead About the Price of Death | Medical Examiner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Death Under Sail | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Summer | Kristjan Lible | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Indrek | Voitinski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Red Violin | Commander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | An Unusual Story | Kaur, experienced investigator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Landing | Harald (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Old Thomas was Stolen | Old Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Spring | Lible | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Madness | Harmonica Player (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | What Happened To Andres Lapeteus? | Pajuviidik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Men from the Fisherman's Village | Raimond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dangerous Curves | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Yachts at Sea | Heino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Andrus' Happiness | - | Average | Similar → |
Kaljo Kiisk - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kaljo Kiisk?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaljo Kiisk is "American Mountains" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kaljo Kiisk acted in?
Kaljo Kiisk has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kaljo Kiisk?
Other notable films include "Yachts at Sea", "Landing", and "The Red Violin".