Leonhard Merzin

Biography

Leonhard Merzin (February 10, 1934 in Aruküla, Kudina Parish (now Maardla, Mustvee Parish) – January 2, 1990 in Tartu) 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. His most notable role in Estonia is "Teacher Laur" in Spring (Kevade) and as Edgar in Soviet Union adaption of King Lear (Korol Lir)

Known For

Spring

as Laur

King Lear

as Edgar

The Dead Season

as Father Mortimer

Madness

as Christ (uncredited)

Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat

as Auguste

The New Devil of Hellsbottom

as Ants' Friend (uncredited)

Racers

as Bruno Lorens

Men in Soldier's Overcoats

as Mänd

Race of the Century

as Donald Crowhurst

Trust

as Rahja