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Olev Eskola
Acting
Born: November 18, 1914
Reval, Harrien County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia]
Biography
Olev Eskola (until 1934 Olaf Esperk; November 18, 1914 Tallinn – April 4, 1990 Kassari, Hiiu County) was an Estonian actor. Eskola was born in Tallinn. His older brother was actor Ants Eskola. From 1931 until 1935, and again from 1944 until 1949, he worked at the Estonia Theatre; from 1935 until 1944 and again from 1950 until 1966 at Estonian Drama Theatre; and from 1966 until 1969 in the Estonian Youth Theatre. Since 1969 he was a freelance actor. Besides theatre roles he has also had a long career in films. Eskola was married to actress Helle Raa.
Known For
Liberation: The Fire Bulge
as Arthur von Christman
Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow
as German Officer
The Hijacking of 'Savoy'
as Rogers
The Last Relic
as Ivo (voice) (uncredited)
Land, Poste Restante
as consul Dräger
Risk
Exploded Hell
A Tale of a Chekist
as herr Tanger
Liberation: The Break Through
as Arthur von Cristmann
The Secret Agent's Destiny
as Friedrich Klotz
