Vambola Kurg (27 August 1898 in Tartu – 22 September 1981 in Tartu) was an Estonian actor.[1]

Vambola Kurg
Kurg c. 1928
Born(1898-08-27)27 August 1898
Died22 September 1981(1981-09-22) (aged 83)
Tallinn, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
OccupationActor
Years active1918–1971
SpouseAlma Kurg

In 1915 he graduated from Tartu City School. From 1918 until 1959, he worked at the Vanemuine theatre in Tartu. Besides theatre roles he played also in several films.[1] Kurg died, aged 83, and was buried at Rõngu Cemetery.[2]

Filmography edit

  • 1927: Noored kotkad (feature film; role: Unt, commandant of 1st Estonian force (Estonian: I Eesti väeülem Unt))
  • 1930: Vahva sõdur Joosep Toots (feature film)
  • 1931: Kas tunned maad ... (documentary film; role: officer)[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Kurg, Vambola - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Rõngu kalmistu, Üldosa, 3, 4, 2-kohaline kirstuplats". Haudi: Kalmistute register (in Estonian). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Vambola Kurg". Eesti filmi andmebaas. 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2022.