Hans Kaldoja
Biography
Hans Kaldoja (November 15, 1942 Igavere village, Raasik municipality – December 1, 2017 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor. Hans Kaldoja graduated from the study studio of the Tallinn Drama Theater in 1969. From 1965 to 1992, he worked as an actor at the Estonian Drama Theater, since 1992 he was a freelancer. Hans Kaldoja has played more than a hundred theater roles, most of them in the Estonian Drama Theater and in several TV productions, films (e.g. "People in Soldier's Blue") and TV series. The phono library of the Estonian National Broadcasting Company has nearly 700 audio recordings with his participation, including 130 audio games, 62 serials, 116 "Meelejahutaja" sketches and plenty of evening stories and poetry shows. The Estonian Blind Library has nearly 200 books and magazines read by Kaldoja. From January 2009 to autumn 2011, Kaldoja hosted the show "Prillitoos" together with Diana Lorents, later Ewe Kaselaane.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as Raudnask
The story of the war film is about paths of the Estonian Shooting Corps (formed by the Red Army) during the WW-2 and how the fight forms an usual man to a loyal soldier. Ideologic aspects of the movie are more hidden than in ordinary Soviet war films but they're still existing.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Dr. Saar
The boys of Wikman is a 1994-year drama serial about the Wikman Private Gymnasium students from 1937 till their mobilization in 1944. The series is based on a 1988 novel Wikmani poisid by Jaan Kross.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Monk (uncredited)
A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game.
Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • as Blacksmith's Helper
A landlord chases his escaped serf but some town takes the refugee under its protection. That leads to a serious confrontation. Based on a true story.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Dr. Reinup
Estonia's women's swimming team is stripped of their Olympic medals because of doping, and a scandal begins. With the help of Martin Kütt, an internationally renowned crisis expert, the team aims to solve the disaster. However, as Martin investigates the doping, it emerges that even government officials are involved in the affair.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Young Man (uncredited)
A film about the nighttime encounter between Sigrid and Jaan, a young couple living in the Estonian capital. Their romantic strolls through the streets, squares, and parks of Tallinn are accompanied by the glorious melodies of jazz.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Sausage Master
The story of the town of Cardamom and the people there, as well as the only characters who stir up serious trouble.
Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as man with a microphone
Police officer Jensen orders the evacuation of a leading media group's office building after a bomb threat is made. There won't be any explosion, however, the media group sustains big losses because of the work stoppage and the management requires investigation of the case. Officer Jensen identifies six suspects, then finds out that he is being followed himself, especially when he gets involved in the obscure activities of the mysterious 31st department.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Member of the Court Martial #3
Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?