Voldemar Panso (30 November 1920 – 27 December 1977) was an Estonian stage and film actor, theatre director and pedagogue.[1]

Memorial stone to Panso in Kivimäe, Tallinn

Biography

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In 1941, he graduated from Tallinn Conservatory State Stage Art School and in 1955 the Moscow State Theatre Art Institute.[1]

1941-1950 he was an actor in the Estonian Drama Theatre. 1955-1958 he was stage director and 1970-1976 head stage director. 1957-1977 he directed Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department.[1]

He was one of the founders of the ESSR State Youth Theatre and 1965-1970 its first head stage director.[1]

Filmography

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Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kändler, Tiit (2002). A Hundred Great Estonians of the 20th Century. Estonian Encyclopaedia Publishers. pp. 132–133. ISBN 9985-70-103-8.