Ants Lauter facts for kids
Ants Lauter (born July 5, 1894 – died October 30, 1973) was a very important Estonian actor, theatre director, and teacher. He was born in a place called Veski in Estonia and passed away in Tallinn when he was 79 years old. He was even given a special title, "People's Artist of the USSR", in 1948, which showed how talented and respected he was in his field.
Since 1974, a special award called the Ants Lauter Award has been given to talented young actors or theatre directors. This award helps keep his memory and legacy alive.
Ants Lauter's Amazing Career
Ants Lauter was a true star of the stage and screen. He was not just an actor who performed in plays and movies. He was also a theatre director, meaning he helped guide actors and put plays together. On top of that, he was a teacher, sharing his knowledge with new generations of performers.
A Respected Artist
Being named "People's Artist of the USSR" was a huge honor. It meant that Ants Lauter was recognized as one of the best artists in the entire Soviet Union. This special title showed how much his work was valued.
An Award in His Name
The Ants Lauter Award is a way to remember his contributions. It encourages young people who are just starting their careers in acting or directing. This award helps new talent shine, just like Ants Lauter did.
Ants Lauter's Films
Ants Lauter appeared in many films throughout his career. Here is a list of some of the movies he was a part of:
- 1970 — Kolme katku vahel — Mr. Henrik Claesson Horn
- 1970 — King Lear — episode
- 1970 — Valge laev — episode
- 1970 — Tuuline rand — episode
- 1969 — Must nagu mina
- 1969 — Posol Sovetskogo Soyuza
- 1969 — Viimne reliikvia / The Last Relic — Old man
- 1968 — Mehed ei nuta — managing director
- 1968 — Dead Season
- 1968 — Far in the West — grandfather
- 1965 — Mäeküla piimamees — Baron von Kremer
- 1964 — Hamlet — priest
- 1959 — Kutsumata külalised — Polkovnik Kikas
- 1958 — Esimese järgu kapten
- 1956 — The Rumyantsev Case
- 1955 — Andruse õnn — Aruland
- 1951 — Valgus Koordis
- 1947 — Life in the Citadel — episode
- 1936 — VMV 6 — Captain of a smuggling vessel
