Aare Laanemets | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1954 |
| Died | 28 October 2000 (aged 46) Tallinn, Estonia |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, theatre director |
| Years active | 1969–2000 |
| Children | 2 |
Aare Laanemets (6 February 1954 – 28 October 2000)[1] was an Estonian actor and theatre director, who is possibly best recalled for his role as Joosep Toots in three film adaptations of novels penned by author Oskar Luts: Kevade (1969), Suvi (1976), and Sügis (1990). Laanemets' career began as a teenager and he worked steadily as an adult as a stage, film, and television actor until his death in 2000, aged 46. In 1984, he co-founded the Pärnu School Theatre, where he worked as an instructor and stage director.