Actor

Jüri Järvet

1919 – 1995

Who they are

Born: 18 June 1919, Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
Died: 5 July 1995
Known for: Solaris, King Lear, Dead Mountaineer's Hotel

Jüri Järvet (1919–1995) was an Estonian actor who worked in both Estonian and Russian-language cinema. He is best known internationally as Dr. Snaut in Tarkovsky's Solaris and as the title character in Kozintsev's stark King Lear. He became a People's Artist of the USSR in 1975.

Where to start

Solaris (1972)Full guide
His role as Dr. Snaut in Tarkovsky's film is his best-known work for Western audiences.
King Lear (1970)Log in to add it to the library
He played the title role in Grigori Kozintsev's austere adaptation, with a score by Shostakovich.
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel (1979)Log in to add it to the library
A celebrated Estonian science-fiction detective film, and a cult classic of Soviet-era cinema.
The Last Relic (1970)Log in to add it to the library
A popular Estonian historical adventure film from his peak years in Soviet-Estonian cinema.

Their films in the library

Solaris1972 · Actor

Awards

1975: People's Artist of the USSR
1981: USSR State Prize

The full list · 56

1955Andrus' HappinessLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1959Uninvited GuestsLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1960Actor JollerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ruts
1962Laulu sõberLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ott Kuu, traktorist
1963Under the Same RoofLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tõnis
1964TracesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elmar
1965The New Devil of HellsbottomLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peetrus
1965The Milkman of MäekülaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tõnu Prillup
1967Girl in BlackLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1968The Dead SeasonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Professor O'Reilly
1968Postmark from ViennaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Martin Roll
1969MadnessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Windisch
1970King LearLog in to add it to the libraryActor as King Lear
1970The Last RelicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Brother Johannes (voice) (uncredited)
1971Windy BeachLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hollmann
1971Lack of WindLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Saare Sander
1971Echoes of the PastLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zeifert
1972SolarisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Snaut
1972Forest CaptainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jõnn
1972The Committee of 19Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Techer
1974Spring in the ForestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Minna's Father
1974Dangerous GamesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Õline
1974An Unusual StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Psychiatrist
1975The AccidentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Вальтер - судья
1975The Red ViolinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peek
1976SummerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Toots's Father
1976IndrekLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Religion Teacher
1977Time to Live, Time to LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1978Daisy Petal GameLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Oskar (segment "Poacher")
1979Dead Mountaineer's HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alex Snewahr
1979The VisitorLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1980Wild VioletsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lipp
1981A Fairy Tale Told at NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Waldmännchen
1981Murder on the 31st FloorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Karl Branner
1983NipernaadiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Siimon Vaa
1984Cargo With No MarkingsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as контрабандист
1984LurichLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lawyer
1984Капитан ФракассLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Матамор
1984Täna õhtul...Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1986In the Time of the Law of the WolfLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1986Face to FaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Золле
1988VernandaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1988Dance Around the Steam BoilerLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1989The Watchmaker and the ChickenLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1990Philipp TraumLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father Peter
1991Peace AvenueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jaak
1991SurmatantsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tallinna linnapea
1992He Will ReceiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Demoney
1992The Time of Your LifeLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1992LuukasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Albert
1993City UnpluggedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anton
1993Tear of the Prince of DarknessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Old Compositor
1993Marraskuun harmaa valoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Old Man
1993Candles in the DarkLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1994The Secret of Queen Anna or Musketeers 30 Years LaterLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1995Legends of TallinnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Old Mayor (voice)

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