Olev Tinn

Olev Tinn
Born(1920-09-03)3 September 1920
Haradok, Byelorussian SSR
Died6 September 1971(1971-09-06) (aged 51)
Tallinn, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Burial place
Metsakalmistu
EducationEstonian SSR State Theatre Institute [et]
OccupationActor
FatherEduard Tinn

Olev Tinn (3 September 1920 – 6 September 1971) was an Estonian actor.

Biography

Tinn was born on September 3, 1920 in Haradok, Byelorussian SSR (present-day, Belarus) to Eduard Tinn, an Estonian actor and theatre director, and Lydia Tinn.

From 1940 to 1941, Tinn worked at the Ugala Theatre, and from 1944 to 1971 at the Estonian Drama Theatre. In 1950, Tinn graduated from Estonian SSR State Theatre Institute [et]. In 1962, Tinn was awarded Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR.

On September 6, 1971, Tinn died aged 51 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR (present-day, Estonia), and is buried in Metsakalmistu.

Personal life

Tinn was the father of the publicist Eduard Tinn (1943–2026).

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Notes Ref(s)
1951 Valgus Koordis Taaksalu Herbert Rappaport Based on the novel of the same name by Hans Leberecht
1957 Tagahoovis [et] Murkin Viktor Nevežin Based on the novel of the same name by Oskar Luts
1958 Esimese järgu kapten Aleksandr Mandrõkin Based on the novel of the same name by Aleksey Novikov-Priboy
1959 Veealused karid [et] Värdi Viktor Nevežin Based on the novel "Kuhu lähed, seltsimees direktor?" by Aadu Hint
1960 Läänemere meloodiad Viktor Nevežin
1961 Juhuslik kohtumine Viktor Nevežin
1964 Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan Grigori Kromanov and Jüri Müür Based on the novel of the same name by A. H. Tammsaare
1966 Mis juhtus Andres Lapeteusega? [et] Grigori Kromanov Based on the novel "Andres Lapeteuse juhtum" by Paul Kuusberg

References

  1. 1 2 "Tinn, Olev – Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Tunnustus kunstirahvale" [Recognition for People of the Arts]. Sirp ja Vasar (in Estonian). Tallinn. 30 March 1962. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "ERA.3077.1.2026: Olew Tinn Olev Tinn". Lists of Residents of Towns and Communes in Estonia 1784–1944 (in Estonian). Viljandi: Elanike nimekirjad Aasa 2 – Koidula 15: 1937. Tartu, Estonia: The National Archive of Estonia. 1936.
  4. ↑ "Olev Tinn (1920–1971) näitleja". Haudi: Kalmistute Register. 2000. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Light in Koordi". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  6. ↑ Laasi, Evald (1988). "Ajaloolase pilguga filmist «Valgus Koordis»". Teater. Muusika. Kino (in Estonian). 8: 62–65. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "In the Backyard". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Captain of the First Rank". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "Rocks Under Water". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "Melodies of the Baltic Sea". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "Meeting by Chance". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  12. ↑ "The misadventures of the New Satan". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  13. ↑ "What Happened To Andres Lapeteus". Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. MTÜ Eesti Filmi Andmebaas. Retrieved 2 November 2025.