Ago-Endrik Kerge
Ago-Endrik Kerge (also Endrik Kerge; 8 April 1939 Tallinn – 25 April 2021)[1] was an Estonian dancer, ballet master, director and actor.[2]
In 1959 he graduated from Tallinn Choreographic School. In 1976 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. From 1959 to 1976 (intermittently), he was a ballet soloist at the Estonia Theatre. From 1967 to 1969, he was a ballet soloist at Leningrad Music Hall.[2]
From 16 October 2004 to 2005, Ago-Endrik Kerge was an alternate member of the Estonian Parliament, representing the Res Publica Party.[3]
Kerge was married to the ballerina, actress, and singer Ülle Ulla from 1962 until their divorce in 1971. In 1983 he married the actress Elle Kull.[2]
Awards:
- 1967: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR
- 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.[4]
Selected filmography
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- 1985 Kahe kodu ballaad I jagu (television feature film; director, and role: Priidik)
- 1986 Saja aasta pärast mais (feature film; role: Foreign minister Piip)
- 1992 Need vanad armastuskirjad (television feature film; role: General)
- 1993 Õnne 13 (television series; role: Einar Karmik)
- 1995 Wikmani poisid (television series; role: Bishop)
- 2019 Klassikokkutulek 3: Ristiisad (feature film; role: Father-in-law)
References
- ^ "Suri lavastaja ja näitleja Ago-Endrik Kerge". Kuluur (in Estonian). 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ a b c "Kerge, Ago-Endrik - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Pello, Nelli (12 April 2008). "Kerge, sirge seljaga". Postimees (in Estonian). Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: NAMEHERE". www.president.ee. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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- Estonian male ballet dancers
- Ballet masters
- Estonian male film actors
- Estonian male television actors
- Estonian male stage actors
- 20th-century Estonian male actors
- 21st-century Estonian male actors
- Res Publica Party politicians
- Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007
- Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni
- Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class
- Male actors from Tallinn