Kaarel Ird (27 August 1909 Riga – 25 December 1986 Viljandi) was a Soviet and Estonian theatre leader, director and actor.[1]

His theatrical career started in 1932 in Pärnu Töölisteater. Since 1940 he worked at Vanemuine Theatre, being most of time its stage manager, but in the meantime also its head.[1]

From 1963 to 1971 and again from 1980 to 1985, Ird was a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic.[1]

In 1936, Ird wed the stage actress and theatre director Epp Kaidu.[1]

Awards:[1]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Ird, Kaarel - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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