Leonhard Merzin (10 February 1934 in Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish) – 2 January 1990 in Tartu[1]) was an Estonian theatre and film actor, one of the Estonian actors active in the Soviet Union and abroad. He played in more than 50 films.[1] His most notable role in Estonia is "Teacher Laur" in Spring (Kevade) and as Edgar in Soviet Union adaption of King Lear (Korol Lir).[1]

Leonhard Merzin
Born	(1934-02-10)10 February 1934 Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish)
Died	2 January 1990(1990-01-02) (aged 55) Tartu
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1964—1986
Children	3, including Helena Merzin-Tamm

Biography

From 1952 to 1954 Merzin studied at the Tartu Art School and in 1969 he graduated from the Viljandi School of Cultural Education.

Merzin also tried hand as a painter, mostly depicting nature and flowers.

He is buried at the Raadi cemetery in Tartu.

Filmography

References

External links

• Leonhard Merzin at IMDb

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На других языках

[ru] Мерзин, Леонхард Рихардович