Lembit Eelmäe - Actor Profile

Lembit Eelmäe

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
8Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 26, 1927
Birth Place: Holdre, Valga County, Estonia

About Lembit Eelmäe

Lembit Eelmäe (September 26, 1927 Holdre Parish, Valga County – July 2, 2009 Tartu) was an Estonian actor. In 1951 he graduated from Estonian State Theatre Institute. 1951-1957 he worked at Endla Theatre, and since 1957 at Vanemuine Theatre. Since 1954 he married actress Herta Elviste. Their son is the actor Andrus Eelmäe. In 2005 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, IV class.

Known For: Acting

Lembit Eelmäe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lembit Eelmäe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lembit Eelmäe's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Lembit Eelmäe'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 The Broken Horseshoe, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lembit Eelmäe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lembit Eelmäe's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The Broken Horseshoe (1973) movie poster
★7.0

The Broken Horseshoe: Based on the novel by Jules Verne "Drama in Livonia". French aeronaut Jules Ardan, traveling in a hot air balloon, accid

The Broken Horseshoe

1973•Mystery
★7.0
Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050 (2000) movie poster
★7.0

Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050: Two elderly people have decided to start having children. There was no time for this in their youth, they had to work ha

Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050

2000•Drama
★6.3
Summer (1976) movie poster
★6.3

Summer: In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to s

Summer

1976•Comedy
★5.7
Andrus' Happiness (1955) movie poster
★5.7

Andrus' Happiness: Andrus Laane comes from a fisherman's village. He dreams of becoming a captain to sail the seas but fails the entrance e

Andrus' Happiness

1955•Drama
★5.6
Awakening (1990) movie poster
★5.6

Awakening: It is the night of March 25, 1949. A full moon hangs over Estonia. Endless rows of cattle cars are waiting to transport

Awakening

1990•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Lembit Eelmäe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Visit of an Old Lady Butler Boby Flop Similar →
2005 The Curse of the Werewolf Militia Investigator Lotman Flop Similar →
2000 Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050 Man Hit Similar →
1990 Awakening Important Comrade Average Similar →
1978 The New Devil of Hellsbottom Devil Flop Similar →
1976 Summer Mill Worker (uncredited) Average Similar →
1973 The Broken Horseshoe Innkeeper Grimm Hit Similar →
1955 Andrus' Happiness - Average Similar →

Lembit Eelmäe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lembit Eelmäe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lembit Eelmäe is "The Broken Horseshoe" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lembit Eelmäe acted in?

Lembit Eelmäe has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lembit Eelmäe?

Other notable films include "Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050", "Summer", and "Andrus' Happiness".

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