Maria Klenskaja
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 29, 1951 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Tartu County, Estonia]
- Died
- January 6, 2022
- Active Years
- 1975–2021 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Maria Klenskaja.
Dates: Born January 29, 1951; Died January 6, 2022 (aged 70).
Birthplace: Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR (now Estonia).
Profession: Estonian actress.
Career details:
1968–1970: Worked at Estonian State Youth Theatre in Tallinn as a make-up artist and in the prop department.
1974: Graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department.
Since 1974: Contracted actress at the Estonian Drama Theatre.
1989: Engaged as an actress at Vanalinnastuudio for one year.
Known for: Theater, film, television, and radio theatre.
Credits mentioned:
1985: Naerata ometi
1989: Äratus
1989: Varastatud kohtumine
1990: Sügis
1991: Rahu tänav
1995: Wikmani poisid (TV miniseries)
Personal:
Russian parentage.
Relationship: Actor Aarne Üksküla for over thirty years until his death in 2017.
Maria Klenskaja (January 29, 1951 – January 6, 2022) was an
Career overview
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Name: Maria Klenskaja.
Dates: January 29, 1951 – January 6, 2022.
Nationality/Origin: Estonian actress, born in Tartu, of Russian parentage.
Early work: 1968–1970, Estonian State Youth Theatre in Tallinn (make-up artist and prop department).
Education: Graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department in 1974.
Theatre Career:
Contracted actress at Estonian Drama Theatre since 1974.
Engaged at Vanalinnastuudio for one year starting in 1989.
Acting Mediums: Film, television, radio theatre, and stage.
Known Credits: 34 (TMDB).
Specific Credits:
1985: Naerata ometi
1989: Äratus
1989: Varastatud kohtumine
1990: Sügis
1991: Rahu tänav
1995: Wikmani poisid (TV miniseries)
Paragraph 1: Early life and education.
Maria Klenskaja was an Estonian actress born in Tartu on January 29, 1951. Before her acting career, she worked in the prop department and as a make-up artist at the Estonian State Youth Theatre in Tallinn from 1968 until 1970. She graduated from the Performing Arts Department of the Tallinn State Conservatory in 1974.
Paragraph 2: Theatre and professional career.
Following her graduation, Klenskaja became a contracted actress at the Estonian Drama Theatre in 1974. She was also engaged at the Vanalinnastuudio for one year, beginning in 1989. Her professional work spanned theater, film, television, and radio theatre. Her film and television credits include the 1985 production Naerata ometi, the 1989 films Äratus and Varastatud kohtumine, the 1990 production Sügis, the 1991 project Rahu tänav, and the 1995 TV miniseries Wikmani poisid.
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"Maria Klenskaja was an Estonian actress born in Tartu on January 29, 1951. Before her acting career, she worked in the prop department and as a make-up artist at the Estonian State Youth Theatre in Tallinn from 1968 until 1970. She graduated from the Performing Arts Department of the Tallinn State Conservatory in 1974.
Following her graduation, Klenskaja became a contracted actress at the Estonian Drama Theatre in 1974. She was also engaged at the Vanalinnastuudio for one year, beginning in 1989. Her professional work spanned theater, film, television, and radio theatre. Her credits include the 1985 production Naerata ometi, the 1989 films Äratus and Varastatud kohtumine, the 1990 production Sügis, the 1991 project Rahu tänav, and the 1995 TV miniseries Wikmani
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- On the Water (2021) as Mamma
- The Little Comrade (2018) as Grandma Minna Katariina
- The Fencer (2015) as Teacher
- Revenge Office (2009) as Olga
- Georg (2007) as Ingeborg
- The Great Magician (2007) as Aunt Ursula
- Ohtlik Lend (2006) as Ella Juntas
- Visit of an Old Lady (2006) as Police Chief's Wife
- Grisha (1996)
- The Boys of Wikman (1995) as Mrs. Jakovleva
- Cabbage Head (1993) as (voice)
- You Are My Only Love (1993) as Olya (as M. Kalyonskaya)
- The Sunny Kids (1992)
- Lamb in the Down Right Corner (1992) as Tom's Mother
- Those Old Love-letters (1992) as Mrs. Muna (uncredited)
- Awakening (1990) as City Woman
- Handmaiden (1990)
- Friends, Comrades (1990) as Madam
- Three Jolly Fellows (1990) as Muhv (voice)
- Autumn (1990) as Liisi Paavel
- Stolen Meeting (1989) as Valentina Saar
- Doctor Stockmann (1989) as Katrine Stockmann
- Breakfast on the Grass (1987) as (voice) (uncredited)
- Three Jolly Fellows 2 (1987) as Muhv (voice)
- In One Hundred Years in May (1987) as Alma Oinas
- The Joys of Midlife (1987) as Pille Loorits
- The Gang (1986)
- Smile at Last (1985) as Ülo's Lover
- Three Jolly Fellows (1984) as Muhv (voice)
- The Triangle (1982) as Julia (voice) (uncredited)
- Murder on the 31st Floor (1981) as Anna Hollman's friend
- Ask the Dead About the Price of Death (1977) as Ester
- Indrek (1976) as Miralda
- Hit Back (1975)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Klenskaja best known for?
Maria Klenskaja is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fencer (2015), Revenge Office (2009), Autumn (1990), Breakfast on the Grass (1987).
When and where was Maria Klenskaja born?
Maria Klenskaja was born on January 29, 1951 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Tartu County, Estonia]. They passed away on January 6, 2022.
How many credits does Maria Klenskaja have?
Maria Klenskaja has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2021.
What is Maria Klenskaja's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Fencer (2015) as Teacher — aged about 64
- Revenge Office (2009) as Olga — aged about 58
- Autumn (1990) as Liisi Paavel — aged about 39
- Breakfast on the Grass (1987) as (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 36
- Ask the Dead About the Price of Death (1977) as Ester — aged about 26
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