Kalju Komissarov (8 March 1946 Võru – 6 March 2017) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director, and theatre pedagogue.[1]

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 (Estonian: Eesti Muusikaakadeemia Kõrgem Lavakunstikool).[1]

In 2006 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, III class.[2]

Komissarov was married to actress and former Tallinn State Conservatory classmate Helle-Reet Helenurm from 1967 until 1971.[3]

Selected filmography

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• 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)

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