Veikko Täär
Biography
Veikko Täär (born September 7, 1971 in Tartu) is an Estonian actor, sport psychologist, athlete, educator and entrepreneur. Täär graduated from Tartu 10th Secondary School in 1989. From 1989 until 1991, he studied physics at the University of Tartu, before enrolling at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre to study acting, graduating cum laude in 1998. After graduation, he performed in productions at the Estonian Drama Theatre, Vanemuine, Ugala and several other theatres and is a freelance actor. Besides theatre roles he has played also in several films and television series and hosted several television sports programmes. Täär is a successful amateur athlete (ski marathons, triathlons, etc.) and was the owner of the Otepää café l.u.m.i.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Arne Raun
A group of women create an organization named "Kättemaksukontor" to fight for the rights of women and help solve murder mysteries for the police.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Kestutis
The opening part of the new season of the comedy series "EnsV" begins in the last days of 1991, when the USSR disappears from the world map. Unexpected guests arrive at the desert home. Living is reminiscent of a collective farm. Money is mixed with the feet. New Year's Eve plans are held in Kukeke and Illar's fantasies know no bounds.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Leedulane Kestutis
A comedy-series depicting an Estonian family in 1980s that consists of a rebel-minded grandpa, two siblings, a mother, who is a member of the Soviet Socialist Party, and her lover, who is there, because the real husband is a captain on a foreign-going ship. Aand they have to share their apartment with a true communist and her son, who is an exemplary militiaman.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as TV Show Host 2
Swingers 2 brings back familiar faces - Indrek, Elen, Andrus, and Tiina - who now find themselves tangled up in a whole new set of relationship complications.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Veikko
Three male friends decide to travel to Harakasa, a city far from Tallinn because Veikko needs to solve a problem there.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Mati
Lotte together with her friends Bruno and Albert, ventures and solves exciting detective puzzles.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Marianne (17) has moved from Tallinn to a remote bilingual town bordering Russia. Soon someone hacks Marianne's smartphone and steals sensitive data. She embarks on a tough journey to find out who the culprits are.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Leo
On one summer evening, four strangers are brought together by a mysterious murder. A case which at first seems like a regular crime investigation turns out to be something more - a tale of love, alienation and new hope.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Photographer
Keiser, the lead singer of a former rock group won't put up with approaching old age and decides to call his old band members together. Keiser's ambition is to return to the big stage with his buddies. Despite the initial resistance of other fellows, Keiser will be successful, at least partly so. It is a fast-paced comedy full of humor and consolation, telling the story about people who despite all obstacles strive for their goal.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Allan
Retroband Evergreen's reunion party is ruined when Viktor, who was once the band's frontman, threatens to blow the house up for revenge of his sad destiny.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Kaupo
There are two people who wake up in the same bed one morning, and neither of them has a clue who the other is. Viivi would like to run away and the man is sleeping like a log. Unlike Viivi and Andu themselves, the viewers know both very well. They know that Viivi has the worst day in her life and that Andu is a dweeb, but not completely hopeless; a rather good-hearted man. They are both hopelessly lonely people hoping that maybe there's someone somewhere - So they might as well meet.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Hr. President
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.