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Taavi Eelmaa

Known For
Acting
Born
June 15, 1971 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia]
Active Years
1998–2023 (26 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 15, 1971 Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia] 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1998–2023
26 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Taavi Eelmaa is an Estonian stage and film actor born in Tallinn on June 15, 1971. He is the son of Aleksander Eelmaa and Reet Eelmaa. He attended the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, graduating in 1996 alongside classmates including Karin Tammaru, Ain Prosa, René Reinumägi, Indrek Saar, Tarvo Sõmer, and Ardo Ran Varres. Following his graduation, he spent six years at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Von Krahl Theatre. Eelmaa made his screen debut in 1993 in the Rainer Sarnet short film Merehaigus, also known as Seasickness. He has since appeared in numerous Estonian film productions and holds 35 known acting credits.

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Career

Career overview

Taavi Eelmaa is an Estonian stage and film actor born on June 15, 1971, in Tallinn. He is the son of Reet Eelmaa and actor Aleksander Eelmaa. He pursued his education at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, graduating in 1996. His graduating class included Ardo Ran Varres, Tarvo Somer, Indrek Saar, Rene Reinumagi, Ain Prosa, and Karin Tammaru. Following his graduation, Eelmaa spent six years working at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn. Since 2002, he has been a member of the Von Krahl Theatre in Tallinn.

Eelmaa began his screen career in 1993 with a role in the short film Merehaigus, also known as Seasickness, which was directed by Rainer Sarnet. Throughout his career, he has appeared in numerous Estonian films, accumulating 35 known acting credits. He continues to work as a professional actor.

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Known for

Film

Measuring the World

as Pille's Father
Film

Portugal

as Aare

Crosses

as Arlekiin (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Mirtel Pohla 1 shared title
Margus Prangel 1 shared title
Jarmo Reha 1 shared title
Anne Türnpu 1 shared title
Elmo Nüganen 1 shared title
Meelis Rämmeld 1 shared title
Eva Koldits 1 shared title
Gert Raudsep 1 shared title
Inga Salurand 1 shared title
Jens Patrick Rebane 1 shared title

Career timeline

Deliver Us
Reunion 3: Singles CruiseParquetThe Diary of Vaino Vahing
Jesus Shows You the Way to the HighwayThe Last OnesThe Last Ones · Translator
The BankPortugal
November
The Days That Confused
Roukli
The ArbiterBlack Diamonds
PurgeThe Maggot Feeder
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero · WriterThe Idiot
Sky Song
The Temptation of St. Tony
Mälestuste MajaAmateursBlack Peter
GeorgAutumn BallWhere Souls Go
RuudiEmptyThe Golden BeachUncaught MiracleUncaught Miracle · Writer
Goodbye, My Love, GoodbyeGoodbye, My Love, Goodbye · WriterAn Affair of HonorHappy LandingHappy Landing · Writer
Dear Mister MoonDragonflies and Coliaths

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Deliver Us (2023) as Factory Welder
  • Reunion 3: Singles Cruise (2021) as Igor
  • Parquet (2021) as Bulat (Jumping Jack)
  • The Diary of Vaino Vahing (2021) as Actor
  • Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway (2020) as Drunk Man
  • The Last Ones (2020) as Boatswain Dieter
  • The Last Ones (2020) Translator
  • The Bank (2018) as Pille's Father
  • Advertisement
  • Portugal (2018) as Aare
  • November (2017) as Ints
  • The Days That Confused (2016) as Pontu
  • Roukli (2015) as Peedu
  • The Arbiter (2013) as Judge
  • Black Diamonds (2013) as Ronny
  • Purge (2012) as Jaan Berg
  • The Maggot Feeder (2012) as Man (voice)
  • 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero (2011) Writer
  • The Idiot (2011) as Lebedev
  • Sky Song (2010) as (voice)
  • The Temptation of St. Tony (2009) as Tony
  • Mälestuste Maja (2008) as Mees
  • Amateurs (2008) as Jaak
  • Black Peter (2008) as Friend
  • Georg (2007) as Demon
  • Autumn Ball (2007) as Doorman Theo
  • Where Souls Go (2007) as Pastor
  • Ruudi (2006) as Host of Beauty Contest
  • Empty (2006) as Eduard
  • The Golden Beach (2006) as Felix
  • Uncaught Miracle (2006) as Leo Saalep
  • Uncaught Miracle (2006) Writer
  • Mindless (2006) as Miku
  • Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye (1999)
  • Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye (1999) Writer
  • An Affair of Honor (1999) as Henrik
  • Happy Landing (1999) as Paul (segment "Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye")
  • Happy Landing (1999) Writer
  • Dear Mister Moon (1998) as Arlekiin (uncredited)
  • Dragonflies and Coliaths (1998) as Sang

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Taavi Eelmaa best known for?

Taavi Eelmaa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Measuring the World (2012), Portugal (2018), Crosses (2026).

When and where was Taavi Eelmaa born?

Taavi Eelmaa was born on June 15, 1971 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia].

How many credits does Taavi Eelmaa have?

Taavi Eelmaa has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2023.

What is Taavi Eelmaa's background in cinema and television?

Taavi Eelmaa is an Estonian stage and film actor born in Tallinn on June 15, 1971. He is the son of Aleksander Eelmaa and Reet Eelmaa. He attended the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, graduating in 1996 alongside classmates including Karin Tammaru, Ain Prosa, René Reinumägi, Indrek Saar, Tarvo Sõmer, and Ardo Ran...

Taavi Eelmaa by the numbers

39credits
38films
1TV series
1998–2023active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Portugal (2018) as Aare — aged about 47

Full filmography (39) Born on June 15

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