Kalju Komissarov

Kalju Komissarov (8 March 1946 Võru – 6 March 2017) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director, and theatre pedagogue.

In 1968 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. 1968-1974 he worked as a film director at Tallinnfilm. 1974-1986 he was the principal stage manager at Noorsooteater, and 1986-1988 at Ugala Theatre. 1986-1995 he was the head of Estonian Music and Theatre Academy's Higher Theatre School (Eesti Muusikaakadeemia Kõrgem Lavakunstikool).

In 2006 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, III class.

Komissarov was married to actress and former Tallinn State Conservatory classmate Helle-Reet Helenurm from 1967 until 1971.

Selected filmography

 * 1967 Keskpäevane praam (feature film; role: Boy in Moskvich)
 * 1989 Viimne reliikvia (feature film; role: Monk)
 * 1970 Valge laev (feature film; role: Enn Alling)
 * 1971 Metskapten (feature film; role: ?)
 * 1973 Tavatu lugu (feature film; role: Young inspector)
 * 1980 Ideaalmaastik (feature film; role: Secretary of district committee)
 * 1997 Minu Leninid (feature film; role: Russian gendarme official)
 * 2006 Meeletu (feature film; role: Parish mayor)
 * 2006-2012 Kelgukoerad (television series; role: Kelk)